Zoram Drivers Ramthim Board

Zoram Drivers Union (ZDU) was set up in the year 1957. Initially, the Association had been working for the welfare of the people within the state by arranging transportation throughout the state till Transport Department was set up by the Govt. of Mizoram. It also worked for the benefit of its Driver members and gave counselling to alcaholic drivers. After sometime, it was learned that the services provided to drivers was insufficient and this give rise to a new concept of a special field of function, this brought forth the formation of Zoram Drivers Ramthim Board on the 20th June, 1969 with the Zoram Drivers Union as its nodal organization. After the outbreak of Drugs Abuse, it also concentrates on Drugs abuse prevention and care, consequently De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre of Damna In (meaning Healing Home ) was set up in 1986. Further, after the prevalence of HIV / AIDS, the Board showed their concern and willingness to take part in preventing and caring of the affected ones. It extended its services for women who are without any social and economic support who are without family and also victims of domestic violence and marital disputes