Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday unveiled development projects worth approximately ₹350 crore in Mizoram, highlighting their role in promoting economic growth and development across the Northeast in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.
Upon arriving at Lengpui Airport, Scindia told reporters that the projects would support regional development and strengthen economic opportunities. He later visited Tuivamit on the western outskirts of Aizawl, where he inaugurated the Aizawl Institute of Arts and Music for the Northeastern Region and virtually laid the foundation stones for nine development projects in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma.
Scindia also announced that Aizawl would host the Northeast Bankers’ Conclave at Mizoram University on Tuesday. Organised in collaboration with the Department of Financial Services, the conclave aims to improve access to institutional credit, promote investment and support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurs across the region.