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Lunglei, 27 August 2026: Three additional classrooms constructed at Government Leitlangpui High School, Lunglei; Government Middle School, Tlabung; and Lungsen Senior Secondary School (Samagra) under the District Catalytic Fund of the Mizoram District Transformation Programme (MDTP), implemented through the Mizoram Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme, were inaugurated today by Lunglei Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann.

Speaking at the occasion, Pi Navneet Mann said the Mizoram Government is implementing the flagship Bana Kaih Scheme to support farmers, entrepreneurs and individuals engaged in various trades, businesses and livelihood activities. She said that under MDTP, funds are placed at the disposal of Deputy Commissioners to implement development-oriented and need-based projects across districts.

She informed that nine projects proposed by different departments have been implemented and completed in Lunglei District under MDTP. These include the opening of the first 3R Centre in southern Mizoram under the Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department in June 2026, awareness activities related to fisheries under the Fisheries Department, and the procurement of two new Bolero Campers for the Health & Family Welfare Department.

The Deputy Commissioner expressed satisfaction that the three additional classrooms, constructed to address the shortage of classroom space in the three schools, had been completed and inaugurated within the scheduled period. She expressed hope that the facilities would be put to effective use by the schools.

Pi Navneet Mann said the District Administration, in coordination with the Education Department, has been taking various initiatives to promote educational development in Lunglei District. She expressed hope that further progress would be achieved in the education sector.

Addressing the students, she urged them to study diligently and maintain discipline, noting that their present learning and conduct would shape their future. She encouraged them to set clear goals and take determined steps towards achieving them. She also assured the students that teachers, Education Department officials, the Deputy Commissioner and other district officers remain accessible to support them whenever they need guidance.

Officials from the School Education Department and Information & Public Relations Department, along with teachers and students, attended the inauguration programme. The newly constructed classroom at Government Leitlangpui High School was inaugurated and inspected by the Deputy Commissioner at the school premises. The additional classrooms at Government Middle School, Tlabung and Lungsen Senior Secondary School (Samagra) were inaugurated virtually, with teachers and students from Tlabung and Lungsen participating through video conference.

Lunglei District Education Officer Pu Micky R. Lalenkawla chaired the programme and expressed gratitude to the Mizoram Government and the Lunglei District Administration for providing funds from the District Catalytic Fund for construction of the classrooms. He said it was a matter of satisfaction that the district has the support of the administration in its efforts to improve educational facilities.

A total of ₹15 lakh was allocated from the Lunglei District Catalytic Fund under MDTP for construction of the three additional classrooms, with ₹5 lakh spent on each classroom. Construction works were completed between 5 April and 5 August 2026.