Mizoram CM Lays Foundation for Seven-Storey Khatla Working Women’s Hostel

A Rs 127 crore SASCI package funds seven projects to expand Mizoram’s hostels for working women from eight to 15.

Overview

Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the Khatla project in Aizawl, where the old hostel has been demolished for a modern facility with 140 beds and attached toilets in all rooms.
The Khatla hostel is part of seven new sites sanctioned under the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024–25.
Officials said the state’s network will grow to 15 operational hostels once the new projects are completed.
Additional hostels are planned at Ramhlun Sports Complex and ITI Veng in Aizawl, Zoram Medical College at Falkawn, Lunglei, Champhai, and Thenzawl in Serchhip district.
Construction has begun at several locations except Champhai, and the Chief Minister acknowledged Mizo Hmeichhe Tangrual’s role in the Khatla hostel’s origins and management.