Mizoram urges visiting Finance Commission team to accord special consideration to state

Aizawl, Feb 24: The Mizoram government on Monday urged the 16th Finance Commission to accord special consideration in terms of fund allocation, keeping in mind the state’s difficult terrain, frequent natural disasters and water scarcity, officials said.

A Finance Commission team led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya is on a four-day visit to Mizoram.

The team members held a meeting with Chief Minister Lalduhoma to discuss fund allocation and development priorities for the state for the next five years, starting from the 2025-26 fiscal.

During the meeting, Lalduhoma informed the visiting Finance Commission team that despite its high literacy rate, Mizoram faces financial constraints and hurdles due to its mountainous terrain, lack of industrial opportunities, and high costs of essential goods and transportation, according to an official statement.

He urged the members to provide continued financial support to overcome these challenges and promote sustainable development in the state, it said.

Over 84 per cent of the state is under forest cover, making land availability a challenge, the CM said.

He stressed the importance of sustainable land use, conservation of forests, flora and fauna, and the need for special financial considerations to address these challenges.

Several key proposals from the Mizoram government, including support for skill development initiatives for the youth, optimal utilisation of bamboo resources, and the establishment of additional nursing schools and colleges were discussed during the meeting, the statement said. (PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Suruchi and Saurabh win 10m pistol at national trials

Dehradun, June 30: Suruchi Inder Singh continued her remarkable...

Nikhat, Lovlina, Nitu enter finals of Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament

Hyderabad, June 30: World champions Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain,...

Hitesh, Sachin Siwach shine as India begin World Boxing Cup in style

Astana, June 30: Hitesh and Sachin Siwach led India's...

UDP president to decide on new gen secy: Shylla

Shillong, June 30: The United Democratic Party (UDP), an...

Manipur CSOs urge Centre for roadmap to peace, integrity in high-level talks with MHA

Guwahati, June 30: A 19-member delegation of Civil Society...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img