Aizawl, March 7 -- The Mizoram government has proposed to secure a $108 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement a new healthcare scheme, according to the state's health and family welfare minister, Lalrinpuii.

The Union Finance Ministry's economic affairs department recommended changes to the original proposal, delaying the loan processing.

As a result, the government submitted the revised proposal on February 25 after discussing it with ADB officials.

Earlier, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma informed the state assembly that the government would introduce a universal healthcare scheme with health insurance coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per year starting in April.

The scheme will offer cashless treatment at both...