New Land Use Policy to continue in Mizoram

Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Dr Aziz Qureshi on Tuesday said the New Land Use Policy (NLUP), the flagship programme of the ruling Congress in the state, would continue despite demand from some quarters to stop it.
In his customary address in the state assembly on the first day of the session, Qureshi said all commitments made by the government would be fulfilled and that funds should not be constraints. “Instead of stopping, the role of NLUP will be expanded to make it more comprehensive,” he said.
Earlier, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla alleged that the opposition party leaders met leaders of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre to stop the NLUP as the beneficiaries were selected on the basis of political affiliations.
The governor said of the 1,35,000 families to be covered, 62,567 beneficiaries were disbursed the full amount while the state government would continue to support and make payment for the remaining 72,433 beneficiaries as per the revised action plan.
Implementation of NLUP has resulted in a 13.8 per cent increase in production of milk, 25 per cent increase in eggs, 35.2 per cent in meat, he said. ‘Jhum area’ is also at a decreasing trend as many farmers have opted for permanent system of cultivation, he claimed. (PTI)