Aizawl, April 25: The Mizoram State Project Monitoring Committee has decided to summon heads of departments that fail to act on its recommendations regarding ongoing projects, signalling a stricter approach to implementation and accountability.
The decision was taken during the committee’s eighth general body meeting held in Aizawl on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Lalduhoma. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, departments that do not comply with MSPMC directives will be required to appear before the panel, with further action possible if lapses persist.
Addressing the meeting, Lalduhoma said the committee’s initiatives have yielded encouraging results so far, but emphasised the need for continued commitment to ensure timely completion of projects. He underlined that efficient execution remains critical to the state’s development agenda.
The Chief Minister also outlined administrative reforms introduced to accelerate project delivery. He noted that earlier delays were often caused by lengthy approval processes, including multiple stages of financial allocation, administrative clearance and expenditure sanction.
To streamline this system, departmental secretaries have now been empowered to grant both administrative approval and expenditure sanction within their respective departments. The move is expected to reduce delays and improve the pace of project execution across the state.
The meeting further reviewed strategies to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for the current financial year. Officials discussed plans to enhance field inspections and expand public outreach efforts, aimed at improving transparency and accountability in project implementation.
