Minister Pu F. Rodingliana Addresses Mizoram’s Concerns In New Delhi

While in New Delhi, P&E Minister Pu F. Rodingliana met with Union Power Minister Manoharlal Khattar, New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, and Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Kumar Paswan to discuss various issues concerning Mizoram.

During his meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Pu F. Rodingliana raised the concern that although Mizoram’s government had initiated a project three years ago, the Central Ministry had approved the transmission line and power sub-station upgrade without further follow-up, resulting in a delay in fund release. The Union Power Minister assured that these funds would be released soon. The Ministry of Power also introduced a new scheme for large hydel projects, urging Central PSUs to work on these initiatives. The Union Minister informed that the projects would be processed for approval.

In his meeting with Pralhad Joshi, Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pu F. Rodingliana discussed Mizoram’s policy favoring hydropower development, requesting the MNRE’s support in facilitating new hydel projects. The Union Minister assured that the MNRE would assist with small hydel projects under its schemes to meet the state’s needs.

Pu F. Rodingliana also met with Chirag Kumar Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, to seek assistance in developing Mizoram’s food processing sector. He emphasized the potential for cultivating high-quality products such as oranges, ginger, and bamboo, urging the Ministry to provide support in these areas. The Union Minister assured that several projects would be initiated and actively supported by the Ministry.

During his stay in New Delhi, Pu F. Rodingliana also held meetings with officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Asian Development Bank, and other ministries related to Commerce & Industry and Power, ensuring that ongoing projects are effectively supported and accelerated.