<p>Aizawl: The BJP-led government at the Centre was strengthening Mizoram's economy through tax devolution and grants-in-aid, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.</p><p>She was on a day-long visit to the Northeastern state to campaign for BJP candidate Vanlalhmuaka for the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/lok-sabha-elections-2024">Lok Sabha elections 2024</a>.</p><p>Addressing a press conference at Lengpui in the evening, Sitharaman claimed that Mizoram's share of the tax devolution has increased seven times over the last 10 years.</p><p>While Mizoram received Rs 4,734 core during the 10 years of the UPA government, it received Rs 32,823 crore under the NDA government between 2014 and 2024, she said.</p><p>The grants-in-aid to Mizoram have also increased by 102 per cent in the last 10 years, she said.</p><p>During the 10 years of UPA, Mizoram received Rs 21,358 crore as grants, which increased to Rs 43,101 crore during the 10 years of the NDA government, she said.</p><p>Besides, the Centre also implemented several schemes and projects to develop the state and improve connectivity, she said.</p><p>Sitharaman said that PM Narendra Modi gives priority to the Northeast, and he visited the region at least 65 times during the last 10 years.</p><p>Central ministers have also visited the region on over 850 occasions, she said.</p><p>She also claimed that the Northeastern states, including Mizoram, have largely benefitted from GST.</p><p>Sitharaman said that efforts will be made to formalise cross-border trade between Myanmar and Mizoram.</p><p>Earlier in the day, she addressed a public meeting in south Mizoram's Siaha town where she spoke on similar issues.</p>
<p>Aizawl: The BJP-led government at the Centre was strengthening Mizoram's economy through tax devolution and grants-in-aid, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.</p><p>She was on a day-long visit to the Northeastern state to campaign for BJP candidate Vanlalhmuaka for the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/lok-sabha-elections-2024">Lok Sabha elections 2024</a>.</p><p>Addressing a press conference at Lengpui in the evening, Sitharaman claimed that Mizoram's share of the tax devolution has increased seven times over the last 10 years.</p><p>While Mizoram received Rs 4,734 core during the 10 years of the UPA government, it received Rs 32,823 crore under the NDA government between 2014 and 2024, she said.</p><p>The grants-in-aid to Mizoram have also increased by 102 per cent in the last 10 years, she said.</p><p>During the 10 years of UPA, Mizoram received Rs 21,358 crore as grants, which increased to Rs 43,101 crore during the 10 years of the NDA government, she said.</p><p>Besides, the Centre also implemented several schemes and projects to develop the state and improve connectivity, she said.</p><p>Sitharaman said that PM Narendra Modi gives priority to the Northeast, and he visited the region at least 65 times during the last 10 years.</p><p>Central ministers have also visited the region on over 850 occasions, she said.</p><p>She also claimed that the Northeastern states, including Mizoram, have largely benefitted from GST.</p><p>Sitharaman said that efforts will be made to formalise cross-border trade between Myanmar and Mizoram.</p><p>Earlier in the day, she addressed a public meeting in south Mizoram's Siaha town where she spoke on similar issues.</p>