Review meet takes note of NEC projects in Mizoram

Mizoram chief secretary Pu Lalnunmawia Chuaungo, chaired a review meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC)-sponsored projects undertaken by various stakeholders in Mizoram, in the presence of Moses Chalai, secretary, North Eastern Council at Aizawl on August 27.

The chief secretary, in his opening remarks, called upon the stakeholders to seize the rare opportunity where NEC funded projects implemented within the state could be reviewed in the presence of the NEC secretary, so that projects will be expedited and hindrances resolved.

He welcomed all members to freely share problems encountered, put forward suggestions for effective implementation and draw the attention of the NEC in key policy issues.

Chuaungo reiterated that North Eastern Council plays a vital role in the socio-economic development in the Northeast region and Mizoram, in particular.

Addressing the meeting, Moses Chalai said that the strategic location of the Northeast states is an advantage to become a key player in the country’s connection with the ASEAN countries. “The immense potential in international trade should be tapped and that people in the region should not only think in terms of import but direct their attention towards what the states can offer to these countries,” he said.

He added that Mizoram performs relatively well in implementation of North Eastern Council projects and urged the stakeholders to keep up the momentum.

The state currently has 26 ongoing projects under NEC, out of which 15 projects are expected to be completed within the current financial year.

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