B. Lalchhanzova

B. Lalchhanzova (born 15 November 1973) is an Indian politician and social worker from Mizoram, India. He is the Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Land Revenue & Settlement for the Government of Mizoram.^[1] He was elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 general election as a candidate for the Zoram People's Movement.^[2] He is also the founder director of Cod-Nerc, a non-governmental organization established in 1992 focused on sustainable development and community welfare in Mizoram.^[3][4]

B. Lalchhanzova
Lalchhanzova in 2023
Minister of State, Government of Mizoram
Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Aizawl East 2
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 December 2023
Portfolio	Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; Land Revenue & Settlement
Preceded by	Robert Romawia Royte
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 December 2023
Personal details
Born	(1973-11-15) 15 November 1973 (age 51) Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Political party	Zoram People's Movement (since 2017)
Parent	B. Lalthuamliana (father)
Residence(s)	Aizawl, Mizoram
Education	Master of Arts in Social Work
Alma mater	Mizoram University
Occupation	Politician, social worker
Profession	Social worker
Known for	Minister of State, Founder Director of Cod-Nerc

Education

B. Lalchhanzova completed his Master of Arts in Social Work at Mizoram University in 2005, equipping him with expertise in community development and social welfare.^[5]

Career

Lalchhanzova founded Cod-Nerc (Community Development of North East Region Consultancy) in 1992, an NGO dedicated to sustainable development in Mizoram. Cod-Nerc focuses on welfare initiatives, including education, health, and environmental sustainability, benefiting Mizoram’s tribal and rural communities and contributing to Northeast India’s broader welfare goals.^[6] His leadership in Cod-Nerc reflects his commitment to grassroots development and social equity.

In politics, Lalchhanzova joined the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) in 2017 and won the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, defeating MNF candidate B. Lalawmpuii by 2,756 votes.^[7] Appointed Minister of State on 8 December 2023 in the Lalduhoma-led ZPM cabinet, he oversees the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department, ensuring food security, and the Land Revenue & Settlement department, promoting equitable land management for Mizoram’s communities.