Mizoram CM promises terror-free state

Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla today said that his government would not allow people to be terrorised by militants and would leave no stone unturned to usher in a responsive and corruption-free administration.

In his Independence Day address after unfurling the tricolour at the Assam Rifles ground here, Thanhawla said: "There will be no leniency on anti-social elements such as armed militants, unlicensed arms holders and illicit arms dealers who pose threat to the peace and tranquility of our state".
 
He also said that besides the establishment of a Vigilance Commission, the state Anti-Corruption Bureau is being strengthened and would be headed by an Inspector General grade of police officer.

Poverty alleviation of the people living both in rural and urban areas would be given top priority, the chief minister said, adding that the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) would soon be launched throughout the state for the purpose.

The NLUP has in its package, more rural harvest and urban self-employments, marketing of products and rural and urban housing for the poor, he said.

He added that efforts were being made to establish a separate High Court in Mizoram.
 
The Union Ministry of Food Processing had sanctioned Rs 60 crore and Rs 15 crore for setting up of a Mega Food Park and an Abattoir respectively, he stated.