Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday disbursed the District Catalytic Intervention Plan Fund, allocating Rs 1 crore to each district to facilitate the implementation of district plans.
The funds were formally handed over through bank cheques at a function held in the Planning & Programme Implementation Committee Room.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that although District Planning Committees had been previously constituted, they lacked dedicated financial support to effectively carry out their plans.
Lalduhoma said, “For the first time in Mizoram, we are disbursing Rs 1 crore to each district to fulfill their prioritized projects.”
He emphasized that the Government is committed to empowering districts by enabling them to formulate their own development plans and by providing the necessary financial support to ensure successful execution.
He described the initiative as a key component of the Government’s flagship scheme, Bana Kaih.
The Chief Minister stated that Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been entrusted with substantial authority, and project proposals have been prepared under their leadership.
He underlined that success of the fund will largely depend on the responsibility and commitment of the DCs. “This is only the beginning. If we utilize the funds efficiently, further allocations can be made in the future,” he remarked.
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Commissioner of Planning Pu Vanlaldina Fanai described the move as a historic first, noting that Deputy Commissioners are being directly entrusted with funds to proactively advance district development. He termed the initiative a progressive step toward strengthening grassroots governance.
The programme was chaired by Pu Lalmalsawma Pachuau, Secretary, Planning, who also outlined the broad modalities for implementation of the Catalytic Plan.
Er. Lalhriatpuia, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Aizawl, expressed gratitude to the Government for the initiative. He said district projects would align with the Mizoram District Transformation Programme and adopt a convergence approach with other schemes wherever feasible.
The Fund has been sanctioned under Component 5 (Handholding Scheme) of the Decentralised Plan, with future allocations to be based on performance and effective utilization.
