Party Name : Mizo National Front(MNF)
Constituency : Mizoram
State : Mizoram
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 17
Father's Name : Shri C. Laltlanthanga
Mother's Name : Smt. Maryna Rini
Date of birth : 01 Mar 1957
Profession : Politician Broadcasting and Journalism,Former Director General, Doordarshan
Positions held :
1975 - 1991 News Reader-cum-Translator & News Editor1991 - 1995 Director, AIR-North Eastern Service1995 - 1998 Director, AIR Shillong (Main Station)1998 - 2002 Director, AIR Aizawl Station2002 - 2005 Joint Secretary, Government of Mizoram2005 - 2010 Director, DDK, Aizawl Kendra2010 - 2015 Additional Director, AIR & DD2015 - 2016 Director General, DoordarshanMay, 2019 Elected to 17th Lok Sabha13 Sept. 2019 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Coal and SteelMember, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Shows active interest in news, current affairs and cultural activities besides literature and drama; President of Mizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm (Mizo Singers Association) and also President of Mizoram Drama Society and the first Debating Secretary of the Students` Union, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl; also promoted many Vocals and Drama Artists in Mizoram and other parts of the North-Eastern Region during 40 years long service in Radio and Television, apart from promoting Journalism and News Production
Social And Cultural Activities
President of Young Mizo Association, Shillong Branch and later Vice-President of the social and cultural NGO in Shillong; President of the Territorial Advisory Committee for Salvation Army Laymen; promoted cultural, social and literacy activities and artists during four decade long service in the electronic media in various capital cities
Special Interests
Evince special interest in news, current affairs and artistic circles as a broadcaster, journalist and drama artist and director; keen interest in solo and choral church music as well as contemporary music
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Watching TV news and online news, listening to music and countryside driving; Travelling and nature appreciation
Sports and Clubs
Promoting sports and sport men, watching one-day cricket tournament Walking and jogging
Countries Visited
China, Germany, Myanmar and United Kingdom
Other Information
Was member of the Indian Information Service from 1982 to 1991 and belonged to the Indian Broadcasting Service from 1991 till retirement in 2016; was the first Mizo News Reader of AIR Aizawl and rose to become Additional Director General of AIR and Director General of Doordarshan after heading several stations and offices in the North-Eastern region in various capacities
