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Dated Aizawl, the 15th August, 2024: The 78th Independence Day of India was successfully celebrated this morning at AR Ground, Aizawl. The event was graced by Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma as the chief guest and unfurled the national flag.

On this momentous occasion, the chief guest extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of Mizoram and the Zo ethnic communities living outside the state. He also expressed 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 us to become a proud citizen of a vibrant and secular democracy respected globally.

He also expressed his gratitude to the people of Mizoram for their trust in his government. He reaffirmed that his administration consistently prioritizes "Mizoram first" in every policy, striving to meet the expectations, aspirations, and hopes of the people. 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.

He highlighted several recent achievements made by the government, noting that the Chief Minister's 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 mobilization 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 is set to launch its flagship Hand Holding Policy soon. Other notable achievements include the recently launched MSME Elevate Mizoram program, aligned with Raising & 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.

Chief Minister's Independence Day, 2024 speech is uploaded at the given link below :

https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/speech-of-the-honourable-chief-minister-of-mizoram-pu-lalduhoma-on-the-occasion-of-the-78th-independence-day-at-ar-ground-aizawl-on-15th-august-2024
On the occasion of the Independence Day 2024, Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati hosted At Home function for the dignitaries and the special invitees.

Governor, being the most vocal supporter of the implementation of the centrally sponsored social security and welfare schemes in the state of Mizoram. To raise the awareness of the schemes and also encourage more people to come forward to enroll in these schemes, he invited the some beneficiaries who are already enrolled at the At Home Function. Those invitees are:

1. Ramdinsangi Chhinga Veng leh Lalruatkimi Aizawl Venglai, - Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana Beneficiary

2. Denghmingmawia Tuikual South leh Lalchhuanmawii Chhinga Veng, - Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Beneficiary

3. Pi Zothankimi Sairang Dawr Veng leh Pi Lallawmkimi Sairang Dawr Veng, - Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary

4. Lalhmangaihthangi Bawngkawn Aizawl leh Lallawmawmi Bawngkawn Aizawl, - Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Beneficiary

5. Laltanpuii Hunthar leh Lalhmangaihthangi Bawngkawn - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Beneficiary

6. Agnes Vanlalkawltiri Bawngkawn leh Lalnunziri Bawngkawn, - Atal Pension Yojana Beneficiary