Project BLOOM – Lungsen Aspirational Block, Lunglei District, Mizoram
1. Project Overview
Project BLOOM (Better Living through Outreach, Optimal Maternal & Child Health) was launched on 17 June 2025 in Lungsen Aspirational Block, Lunglei District, Mizoram under the initiative of Deputy Commissioner, Lunglei District. The initiative aims to transform maternal and child health outcomes in remote areas through a convergence-based approach combining health, nutrition, transport, and community mobilisation.
Lungsen Block covers approximately 424.04 km² with a population of about 18,637 across 24 Village Councils. The area is characterised by difficult terrain, limited connectivity, and previously low health indicators.
2. Key Indicators & Achievements
Indicator | Baseline (Mar 2023) | Mar 2025 | Latest (Jun/Jul 2025) |
Institutional Deliveries | 14.73 % | 43.14 % | 72.2 % |
Early ANC Registration | 50.6 % | 68.14 % | 70 % |
Pregnant Women (Nutrition) | 11.3 % | – | 81.9 % |
Children 6m–6yrs (Nutrition) | 6.16 % | – | 75 % |
Vaccination Coverage | 63.8 % | – | 88.9 % |
A recent house‑to‑house survey identified 133 pregnant women (116 registered for ANC) and 715 children receiving supplementary nutrition. The project’s success is attributed to its integrated model linking health, nutrition, transport, and community outreach.
3. What This Means
- Institutional deliveries increased from ~15 % to over 70 %, showing improved access to skilled care.
- Early ANC registration rose to ~70 %, reflecting better early engagement with health systems.
- Supplementary nutrition coverage jumped from <12 % to ~80 % for women and children.
- Vaccination coverage improved from 63.8 % to 88.9 %.
- Results highlight strong outreach, participation, accessibility, and inter‑departmental coordination.
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