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Lawngtlai, 9th October 2025 : A meeting of the Lawngtlai District Development Co-ordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was held today at the DC Conference Hall, Lawngtlai, under the chairmanship of Shri Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).

In his opening remarks, Shri Richard Vanlalhmangaiha expressed gratitude to the members present and highlighted the importance of holding DISHA meetings regularly to ensure effective implementation of various Central Government schemes at the district level. He emphasized the crucial role of Line Departments in the successful execution of schemes and urged them to continue their work with dedication and coordination for the development of the district.He further encouraged departments to overcome implementation challenges through mutual cooperation and efficient planning. The MP also announced that an amount of ₹15 lakh from his MP Fund would be allocated for developmental activities in Lawngtlai District.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, MLA, Lawngtlai East and Adviser to the Chief Minister (H&FW, A&FW), Shri Donny Lalruatsanga, Deputy Commissioner & Member Secretary of DISHA, officials from various Line Departments, representatives of NGOs, and members of the Mizoram Journalists’ Association (MJA).

During the meeting, progress reports for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 on the implementation of various Central Government-sponsored schemes in Lawngtlai District were reviewed. Issues faced in execution and suggestions for improvement were also discussed in detail. Departments presented updates on schemes such as: Agriculture & FW: RKVY, SHC, PM-KISAN, and others, Commerce & Industries: PMEGP; School Education: Samagra Shiksha, PM-POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal), PM SHRI Schools; Fisheries: PMMSY; Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs: NFSA and Price Monitoring; Health & Family Welfare: National Health Mission (NHM);Lead Bank (SBI): Banking initiatives;PWD: PMGSY, PARIVAHAN; PHE: JJM, SBM(G), Urban Water Supply; Rural Development & Administration: MGNREGS, PMAY-G, Awaas Plus, PMKSY 2.0, MzSRLM, DDU-GKY;Social Welfare: NSAP; Sports & Youth Services: Various youth-oriented programmes; UD&PA: AMRUT 2.0, PMAY (Urban), SBM(U), PM SVANidhi; Women & Child Development: ICDS, BBBP, PMMVY, Saksham, Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti; CADC: RGSA and NHIDCL: Ongoing infrastructure projects.

DISHA, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, is an initiative to ensure effective monitoring, coordination, and implementation of Central Government schemes at the district level. The Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) serves as the Chairman, while the Deputy Commissioner acts as the Member Secretary.