India, March 4 -- Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday presented a Rs.15,198.76-crore state budget for 2025-26, with special emphasis on the implementation of the government's flagship policy - the Bana Kaih Scheme - with an allocation of Rs.350 crore.

Lalduhoma, who also holds the finance portfolio, highlighted his government's initiatives to enhance tax revenue without imposing new taxes. "My government will not impose new taxes but will strengthen tax revenue generation. The tax department is understaffed, and my government has already created new posts and plans to fill up vacancies to enhance tax collection," he said.

The state's own revenue is estimated to constitute 11.42% of the total revenue receipt. The aggregate estima...