Centre Sanctions Rs 6 Crore for Mizoram Power Upgrade, Says Manohar Lal Khattar

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has greenlit a crucial Rs 6 crore central allocation for Mizoram's beleaguered power infrastructure, albeit with a conditional rider: the state must chip in its Rs 60 lakh share within a week. This immediate funding injection, announced following high-level discussions with state BJP leaders in Aizawl, signals the Centre's targeted push to strengthen energy grids in the Northeast amidst broader development challenges. The move comes amidst persistent calls from local leadership, including BJP state president K. Beichhua, for the release of pending central funds and amelioration of delays in welfare schemes. Mizoram, a geographically challenging state, heavily relies on central support for its development projects, with stable power supply being a perpetual concern for economic growth and daily life. The issues extend beyond power, encompassing significant grievances over stalled housing scheme installments and inefficiencies within the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), reflecting broader administrative and fiscal federalism challenges. As Mizoram prepares to meet its financial obligation, attention now shifts to the impending launch of NULM 2.0, a revised urban livelihood program aimed at addressing systemic inefficiencies and contractual worker grievances. Khattar's directive for a detailed report on housing scheme delays underscores the Centre's intent to directly intervene, setting a precedent for more rigorous oversight of central funds and potentially reshaping the dynamics of center-state welfare implementation in the region.