Mizoram govt submits 15 projects

AIZAWL, July 18: The Mizoram Government has submitted 15 projects under the non-lapsable pool fund (NPF) to the Planning Commission for accelerating the development process in the State, official sources said. The projects submitted under the NPF, commonly called 'Peace Bonus,' would receive on approval additional funds which would supplement the draft sectorial allocation of Rs 360 crore State Annual Plan outlay, the chief secretary HV Lalringa said. 'The proposed projects, submitted to the visiting Commission members here, are aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in food production and income generation,' he said. The Centre had earlier agreed to disburse Rs 50 crore annually for five years under the pool fund which is over and above annual plan outlays.