Aizawl, May 11: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju at the Chief Minister’s official residence on Sunday evening to discuss key development projects and infrastructure initiatives concerning the state.
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| Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma meets DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Aizawl to discuss development projects, infrastructure and the NEC-funded ginger initiative. (Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the approval of the NEC-funded project titled “Sustainable Cultivation of Mizo Ginger USP.”
Lalduhoma stated that Mizoram produces high-quality and pure ginger and noted that NITI Aayog has recognised the state as the “Ginger Capital of India.” He said the approved funding would significantly benefit ginger cultivators across Mizoram.
The Chief Minister also raised concerns regarding the implementation of the 10 per cent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS), stressing the need for a more systematic and transparent process. In response, DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju assured that the matter would be examined.
Under the NESIDS (Roads) scheme, the two leaders discussed the proposed extension of the Khankawn to Rongura Hmun road by around 1.70 kilometres to connect with the Thenzawl–Buarpui Intermediate Lane.
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Lalduhoma requested that the proposed extension be considered, stating that it would provide major benefits to the area. The DoNER Secretary reportedly assured that necessary steps would be taken regarding the proposal.
The meeting also discussed efforts to facilitate the entry of private investors for the development and upgradation of the Thenzawl Golf Resort.
In addition, both sides reviewed several pending DoNER-funded projects related to the Government of Mizoram.
