Mizoram CM highlights completion of 'Hundred Days Programme', hoists national flag

The 78th Independence Day was celebrated across Mizoram with the main event held at AR Ground, Aizawl where Chief Minister Lalduhoma hoisted the national flag and extended gratitude to the people for their trust in his government. He highlighted that the 'Hundred Days Programme' was fully completed within its designated timeframe. 
 

He reaffirmed that his administration consistently prioritises 'Mizoram first' in every policy, striving to meet the expectations, aspirations, and hopes of the people. 
 

The Mizoram CM, who attended the celebratory event as the chief guest, extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of Mizoram and the Zo ethnic communities living outside the state, further expressing deep gratitude and reverence for the selfless freedom fighters who dedicated their lives and services to the nation. He said that their unrelenting toil and ideals have ensured that people become proud citizens of a vibrant and secular democracy respected globally.
 

He reiterated the government's commitment to delivering inclusive governance and development, ensuring greater transparency and accountability, and providing a people-centric administration with improved public service delivery.
 

CM Lalduhoma also highlighted several recent achievements made by the government, noting that the 'Hundred Days Programme' was fully completed within its designated timeframe. A budget of Rs 110 crore has been allocated for the minimum support price of four selected crops, with the Agricultural Market Assurance Fund Management Board established to oversee its implementation.
 

Additionally, the Resource Mobilization Committee was formed to advise the government on resource mobilisation strategies and recommend austerity measures. To ensure more effective policy implementation and enhance coordination among departments, the Mizoram State Policy Coordination Committee has been established. 
 

Furthermore, the Mizoram State Project Monitoring Committee has been set up to ensure public accountability and maintain integrity in major infrastructure projects. All these newly formed committees, established within the first eight months of the current administration, have been actively working in their respective domains.
 

After the new government came into power, power bills amounting to Rs 448 crore which had accumulated were cleared saving an amount of Rs 58 lakh which was to be levied as surcharge for late payment and in the process the government earned a rebate of Rs 35.25 lakh from power companies. The government has cleared healthcare bills which were outstanding for a long time, to the tune of Rs 50 crore. Pending pension payments and other pension dues amounting to Rs 256.75 crore have been disbursed. Under the new government, an amount of Rs 425.49 crore which was held under K-Deposit has been released. Till June 2024, an amount of Rs 359.89 crore towards GPF payments has been cleared. The First Installment of MLA Local Area Development Fund to the tune of Rs 40 crore has been released.
 

He also highlighted several key initiatives that his new government has recently undertaken. These include the introduction of the Mizoram Sustainable Investment Policy, 2024, and the enhancement of deliverable services under the Mizoram Right to Public Services Act, 2015, which have increased from 140 to 192. 
 

Additionally, the government will launch its flagship Hand Holding Policy soon. Other notable achievements include the recently launched MSME Elevate Mizoram program, aligned with raising and accelerating MSME productivity, the revival of the Mizoram State Core Committee on Ruihhlo Do, the establishment of both the Mizo Diaspora Cell and the Corporate Social Responsibility Cell, and the establishment of the State Institution for Transformation under the planning department.