Lengpui is a Village in Mamit District of Mizoram, situated 32 kms from the state capital Aizawl. Lengpui airport, which is the only airport serving Mizoram, is in the village. The major livelihood of Lengpui depends on the activities that are directly or indirectly linked to the Airport. Out of 1030 families, 110 persons work in the airport. 114 families are shopkeepers or vegetable sellers.

Agriculture is also another big employer to the people of Lengpui. The agricultural produce is mainly sold to the passengers near the airport. The major produce from Lengpui include beans, mustard leaves and maize.

Gaps in technology and infrastructure

1. Lack of infrastructure for trade promotion

Lengpui town is the entry point and exit point for most tourists as it is the only airport in Mizoram. Therefore, it can easily be a trade-hub and a platform to showcase products made in Mizoram. However, most of the shops are small shops at the corner of the house and roadside vendors. Facilities for trade promotion such as shopping complexes, infrastructure facilities for promotion of tourism, ethnic and traditional stores will surely boost the service sector of the state and generate employment to the people in Lengpui.

2. Lack of services for tourist promotion

As an entry point in Mizoram via air, lengpui is a place most tourists find themselves lost and in need of guidance from locals. There is a gap in infrastructure and facilities for providing guides to tourists.