Aizwal, July 8 (KNN) Mizoram’s Health, Commerce and Industries Minister, Dr R Lalthangliana has urged MSME Secretary B.B. Swain to focus on the need to improve industries in the State.

The Minster visited the Union Ministries in New Delhi on Thursday and submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for development in MSMEs and Health Department.

He also requested for the Secretary’s support in ensuring the success of projects, such as – development of Industrial Growth Centres in Luangmual (Aizawl), Lunglei, Champhai and other districts of the state.

Highlighting the importance of the development of Mizoram Border Trade, he called on the Chairman of Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) – Aditya Mishra, IPS to discuss the matter.

Mishra apprised the Minister that Rs 170 crore DPR submitted for the development of Kawrpuichhuah ICP has been revised and enhanced to Rs 552.25 crore.

“It has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) just two weeks ago,” said LPAI chief.

A DPR for upgradation of Zokhawthar LCS at Champhai district, Zorinpui LCS at Lawngtlai is currently underway, said the Minister.  (KNN Bureau)