ABSTRACT
The Young Mizo Association (YMA) is the largest non-governmental organisation in Mizoram with a membership of more than 400,000 members. Although calling itself a social organisation that exists to serve the needy, YMA also promotes Mizo identity through its activities. It organises community services and cultural events on a regular basis, which it utilises effectively to impart a sense of Mizo identity to its members. Moreover, although YMA claims to be non-political, some of its activities have political overtones. Apart from laying down norms for what Mizo identity should be, YMA also plays an important role in sharpening the spirit of volunteerism in contemporary Mizo society.
