Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma disbursed the District Catalytic Intervention Plan Fund at the Planning & Programme Implementation Committee Room in Aizawl on Monday. Each district has been allocated Rs 1 crore to support the effective implementation of their individual District Plans.
In his address, the Chief Minister noted that although District Planning Committees had been established previously, no specific funds were allocated for meaningful plan execution. “For the first time in Mizoram, we are disbursing Rs 1 crore to each district to fulfil their prioritised projects,” he said.
He underscored the Government’s commitment to empowering districts by allowing them to develop their own development plans and providing the necessary financial resources to ensure their successful implementation. This initiative forms a core part of the Government’s flagship Babe Kaih scheme.
Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been given considerable authority, with project proposals prepared under their guidance. The Chief Minister stated, “The success of the fund will largely depend on the responsibility and commitment of the DCs. This is only the beginning. If we utilise the funds efficiently, further allocations can be made in the future.” He formally handed over the funds through bank cheques.
Vanlaldina Fanai, Commissioner, Planning, highlighted in a speech that this is “the first instance of funds being directly provided to Deputy Commissioners to proactively advance district development.” He described the move as a progressive and commendable step towards strengthening grassroots governance.
The function was chaired by Lalmalsawma Pachuau, Secretary, Planning, who outlined the broad modalities for the Catalytic Plan’s implementation.
Representing the Deputy Commissioners, Lalhriatpuia, Deputy Commissioner of Aizawl, expressed gratitude towards the Government for the initiative. He stated that district projects would be aligned with the Mizoram District Transformation Programme and would adopt a convergence approach with other schemes where possible. “We are grateful for the Government’s support and are fully committed to delivering results,” he said.
The Fund has been provided under Component 5 (Handholding Scheme) of the Decentralised Plan. Future allocations will depend on performance and the effective utilisation of the current funds.
