<h4>Evolution of Mizoram's Administrative Status</h4><p>The <strong>Mizo Hills area</strong> initially existed as the <strong>Lushai Hills district</strong> within <strong>Assam</strong> at the time of <strong>Indian independence</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p>In <strong>1954</strong>, this region underwent a name change, becoming officially known as the <strong>Mizo Hills District of Assam</strong>.</p></div><h4>Transition to Union Territory Status</h4><p><strong>Mizoram</strong> was granted the status of a <strong>Union Territory (UT)</strong> in <strong>1972</strong>.</p><p>This significant administrative change followed the signing of an accord with the moderates of the <strong>Mizo National Front (MNF)</strong>.</p><h4>Attainment of Full Statehood</h4><p>The <strong>Union Territory of Mizoram</strong> was subsequently conferred the status of a <strong>full state</strong> in <strong>1986</strong>.</p><p>This elevation to statehood was a direct outcome of the historic <strong>Mizoram Peace Accord</strong>, signed between the <strong>Central government</strong> and the <strong>Mizo National Front (MNF)</strong>.</p><h4>Formalization of Mizoram State</h4><p>The formal establishment of <strong>Mizoram State</strong> took place on <strong>20th February 1987</strong>.</p><p>This constitutional change was enacted after the passage of the <strong>53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, 1986</strong>.</p><h4>Constitutional Designation: Tribal Area</h4><p><strong>Mizoram</strong> holds a special constitutional designation as a <strong>“tribal area”</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p>This status is provided under the <strong>Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution</strong>, specifically referenced in <strong>Article 244(2)</strong>.</p></div><div class='exam-tip-box'><p>Understanding the evolution of <strong>Mizoram's</strong> status highlights the complexities of federalism and tribal administration in India, crucial for <strong>UPSC GS Paper II</strong>.</p></div>