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Aizawl, 16th September 2026: The Mizoram State Policy Coordination Committee (MSPCC) held a meeting this morning at the Planning & Programme Implementation Committee Room to review and verify 910 applications for the Chief Minister’s Special Package (CMSP) and 106 applications for the Loan Component under the ongoing Phase-II of the Bana Kaih Scheme. During the meeting, Nodal Officers from the respective Implementing Departments presented reports based on their initial verification of the submitted applications. The meeting was chaired by Dr KC Lalmalsawmzauva, Adviser to the Chief Minister and Vice Chairman of the MSPCC.

Dr KC Lalmalsawmzauva, Adviser to the Chief Minister, emphasized that assistance under the Bana Kaih Scheme is not a free handout. Consequently, he stated that it is crucial for Nodal Officers of the Implementing Departments to exercise utmost care and diligence in screening applications to ensure that the selected beneficiaries are trustworthy, progressive, industrious, and possess practical skills. He noted that due to the dedication and commitment of the various government Implementing Departments and Partner Banks during Phase-I and Phase-II of the scheme, numerous families across different villages in Mizoram are successfully establishing stable livelihoods. He urged the gathering of Nodal Officers from Implementing Departments and bank officials to remember that they play a vital role in executing the Bana Kaih Scheme to serve the public.

The meeting highlighted that among the 910 CMSP applications received, 496 are from the AH & Vety Department, 185 from the Horticulture Department, 119 from the Commerce & Industries Department, 69 from the Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation Department, 19 from Fisheries, 6 from ICT, 5 from the Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare Department, 2 from the I&PR Department, and 1 from the Tourism Department. Additionally, Nodal Officers from the Implementing Departments explained the 106 Loan Component applications individually. These were thoroughly studied alongside MSPCC members to identify entries requiring corrections, modifications, or disqualification.

Preparations are currently underway to launch Phase-III of the Bana Kaih Scheme on September 18.