Mizoram CM Lalduhoma pushes GBS reform, ginger project funding in DoNER meet
Synopsis
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma's New Delhi meeting with DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju covered three fronts: a push for transparent GBS fund utilisation, a green-lit NEC project for Mizo ginger cultivation, and a proposed 1.70 km road extension that could unlock major connectivity in the state's interior.
Key Takeaways
CM Lalduhoma met DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju to push for transparent 10% GBS mechanism implementation for the Northeast.
The NEC-funded 'Sustainable Cultivation of Mizo Ginger USP' project has been approved, benefiting ginger cultivators statewide.
NITI Aayog declared Mizoram the
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday met Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi, pressing for a more systematic and transparent implementation of the 10 per cent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) mechanism and advancing key infrastructure and agricultural projects for the state.
GBS Mechanism and Accountability
The 10 per cent mandatory GBS mechanism requires non-exempted ministries, departments, and organisations (MDOs) to direct a fixed share of their expenditure toward Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Northeastern region, monitored by the DoNER Ministry. Chief Minister Lalduhoma stressed the need for greater transparency and a more structured approach to its implementation. DoNER Secretary Jaju assured him that the matter would receive due attention.
NEC-Funded Ginger Project Approved
Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed gratitude to the DoNER Secretary for approving the North Eastern Council (NEC)-funded project, 'Sustainable Cultivation of Mizo Ginger USP'. He noted that Mizoram produces high-quality and pure ginger, and that NITI Aayog formally declared the state the
Point of View
Yet the Chief Minister's explicit push for 'systematic and transparent' implementation signals that the mechanism is not working as intended. Meanwhile, Mizoram's ginger story — over 3.38 crore kg procured in 2025 and ₹137.72 crore fully disbursed — is one of the Northeast's rare agricultural success stories, and the NEC funding approval could deepen that advantage if implementation keeps pace with ambition.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 10 per cent GBS mechanism for the Northeast?
The 10 per cent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) mechanism requires non-exempted central ministries, departments, and organisations to allocate at least 10 per cent of their expenditure toward Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Northeastern region. It is monitored by the DoNER Ministry to ensure equitable resource flow to the region.
What is the NEC-funded Mizo Ginger project?
The 'Sustainable Cultivation of Mizo Ginger USP' is a North Eastern Council (NEC)-funded project approved to support and expand ginger cultivation in Mizoram. The funding is expected to significantly benefit ginger cultivators across the state, which NITI Aayog has recognised as the 'Ginger Capital of India'.
Why is Mizoram called the Ginger Capital of India?
NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram the 'Ginger Capital of India' at a seminar in New Delhi on 24 November last year, recognising the state's premium-quality ginger and its rapid growth in cultivation. More than 3.38 crore kg of ginger was procured in 2025, with a support price of ₹137.72 crore fully disbursed.
What is the proposed road extension under NESIDS-Roads?
Under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS-Roads), Chief Minister Lalduhoma proposed extending the Khankawn to Rongura Hmun road by approximately 1.70 km to connect with the Thenzawl-Buarpui Intermediate Lane. DoNER Secretary Jaju assured that necessary steps would be taken on the proposal.
What is the status of the Thenzawl Golf Resort development?
DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju informed Chief Minister Lalduhoma that efforts are underway to facilitate the entry of private investors for the development and upgradation of the Thenzawl Golf Resort in Mizoram.
