Aizawl: The All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) has lauded the state government for successfully securing and distributing the entire Rs 362 crore allocated by the 15th Finance Commission as Rural Local Body (RLB) grants for community development.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, AMVCA president F.P. Laikhama said that Rs 362 crore was earmarked as RLB grants for Village Councils (VCs) for the 2021–2026 period, and the entire fund has been received by the VCs.
He highlighted that the final installment was credited in full on March 28, well within the 15th Finance Commission’s designated period.
The association praised the state government’s efforts in ensuring that the funds were secured without any deductions or losses, describing the feat as a testament to the government’s proactive administration.
It further expressed particular satisfaction with the government’s “unbiased” approach to fund distribution.
“We are grateful that the government has prioritised grassroots development without political discrimination. Village Councils, regardless of their political affiliations, have received their fair share of development funds, ensuring a fair and balanced distribution across the rural sector,” Laikhama said.
The AMVCA president noted that the government is actively working on revising the honorariums of VC members, which have seen no increase since 2011.
He also said that the government is currently taking steps to establish a dedicated guest house in Aizawl for Village Council members to stay in when they visit the capital for official business.