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Shillong, July 2026: The North Eastern Council (NEC), under the Ministry of evelopment of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), released over ₹20.17 crore during May–June 2026 to support key development initiatives in Mizoram. Of this, ₹13.68 crore was released under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC) and ₹6.50 crore under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS–Roads).

Under SoNEC, NEC supported a wide range of projects aimed at strengthening healthcare, agriculture, culture, scientific research, environmental conservation and community development. To provide services to patients from Mizoram in Shillong, NEC provided assistance for the construction of Patient Lodging and Staff Quarters near the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) and the establishment of a Central Medical Warehouse in Aizawl, enhancing patient care, healthcare logistics and the availability of essential medical supplies across the State & its people.

In the agriculture and allied sectors, NEC supported the development of arecanut plantations in Kolasib and Mamit districts to improve farmers' incomes, and the establishment of a Fish Farmer Training Centre at Lengpui to promote scientific aquaculture and strengthen livelihood opportunities.

To preserve and promote Mizoram's rich cultural heritage, NEC extended assistance for the construction of an Auditorium at Bethel Veng, Champhai, the development of a Cultural Heritage Centre at Kawlri, support to the Aizawl Institute of Arts & Music.

NEC also supported biotechnology infrastructure development, afforestation activities in Champhai District, and initiatives on women's health and maternal care, contributing to scientific innovation, environmental sustainability and improved public health.

Under NESIDS (Roads), NEC released fund for the upgradation of the 32.70-km Oil Palm Link Road connecting Kolasib, Mamit, Lunglei and Lawngtlai districts. The project is expected to improve connectivity for nearly 60,000 people across 19 villages, facilitate transportation of agricultural produce, improve access to healthcare, education and markets, and support the growth of the oil palm sector.

During May-June, 2026, NEC also released ₹18.93 Crore to regional agencies including universities, technical institutes, NGOs, Societies, etc. for development & promotion of NE region. Part of the fund released was for supporting the various events held in Mizoram including the organisation of the cultural Sikpui Ruoi Festival-2025, Mizoram Challenge – 2025, Anti-Drug Campaign implemented through the Foundation for Drug-Free Mizoram among others to promote substance abuse prevention, career guidance and youth empowerment.

These investments reaffirm NEC's commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable development in Mizoram by strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, connectivity, agriculture, scientific research, environmental conservation and cultural development, thereby improving livelihoods and enhancing the quality of life across the State.