Lunglei – The Mizoram State Policy Coordination Committee (MSPCC) has successfully orchestrated a pivotal one-day sensitisation programme in Lunglei, bringing the state’s flagship Bana Kaih (Handholding) scheme closer to local stakeholders. Held yesterday at the HPC Conference Hall, the event was a concerted effort to demystify the scheme’s objectives and implementation framework for key community leaders and officials in the southern district. The gathering underscored the government’s commitment to inclusive economic development by fostering entrepreneurship and providing targeted financial assistance.
The high-profile event, chaired by Dr KC Lalmalsawmzauva, MSPCC Vice Chairman and Adviser to the Chief Minister, saw a robust turnout. Attendees included a cross-section of influential figures, from local MLAs and members of the MSPCC and Lunglei High Powered Committee (HPC) to officials from the Lunglei Municipal Council (LMC), educators, bankers, and representatives from NGOs, churches, and political parties. The presence of journalists from the Mizoram Journalists Association (MJA) ensured that the message would reach a wider audience. The programme commenced with a warm welcome from Pu V. Malsawmtluanga, HPC Vice Chairman and Lunglei North MLA, setting a collaborative tone for the day.
District Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann provided a comprehensive status presentation, offering a clear picture of the scheme’s progress on the ground. Further insights were shared by Lunglei West MLA Pu T. Lalhlimpuia and LMC Chairman Pu Lalzuithanga, reinforcing the local leadership’s support for the initiative. The session was a platform for MSPCC members to provide specifics. Pi Laldikkimi announced that 2,257 progress partners have been selected statewide for the Chief Minister’s Special Package, with 646 individuals earmarked for government-supported bank loans. Pu LP Lalchangkima, MSPCC Member and ZIDCO Managing Director, offered a detailed breakdown of the loan application process and disbursement protocols, addressing a critical concern for potential beneficiaries.
A lively interactive session followed, allowing participants to directly engage with the MSPCC members, seeking clarifications and sharing valuable feedback. The programme concluded on a positive note with a vote of thanks delivered by MSPCC Member Pu Zohmingthanga. In his address, Dr Lalmalsawmzauva recounted the scheme’s successful pilot launch in Aizawl on September 19, 2024, highlighting the crucial partnership with SBI, Mizoram Rural Bank (MRB), and Mizoram Cooperative Apex Bank (MCAB). He celebrated significant milestones, including the government’s successful procurement of over 3.47 lakh quintals of ginger and the substantial financial support already provided to beneficiaries. For Lunglei, the future looks promising, with 48 progress partners selected for entrepreneurial support across 12 departments and 362 individuals identified for the Chief Minister’s Special Package across 8 departments. The disbursement of loans is already underway, with departments playing a key role in ongoing training, mentoring, and monitoring of progress, ensuring the scheme’s long-term success in the district.
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