Aizawl, Feb. 25 -- The Mizoram government has urged the 16th Finance Commission to provide special financial consideration due to the state's challenging terrain, frequent natural disasters, and water scarcity.

The Finance Commission team, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, is currently on a four-day visit to Mizoram and met with Chief Minister Lalduhoma and key officials to discuss the state's fund allocation and development priorities for the next five years, starting from the 2026 fiscal year.

During the meeting, Lalduhoma highlighted that while Mizoram boasts a high literacy rate, it faces financial constraints due to its mountainous geography, lack of industrial opportunities, and high costs for essential goods and transportati...