Mizoram CM approves Thenzawl Peace City Greenfield framework for Rs 150 crore funding

Guwahati: A Core Committee meeting on the Thenzawl Peace City project was held on Thursday at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, to review progress on the proposed Greenfield City development under the initiative.

Lalmalsawma Pachuau, Secretary of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, informed the committee that the state could receive around Rs 150 crore for thematic Greenfield City projects under the SASCI Urban Planning Reforms.

Funding will be allocated through a challenge-mode selection process.

The Greenfield City proposal within the Thenzawl Peace City area, involving the Tourism and AH&Vety Departments, is being considered under this funding opportunity, prompting the meeting.

Experts from IPE Global, responsible for preparing the Thenzawl Peace City Master Plan, presented the Greenfield City plan in detail, highlighting its key components.

The Core Committee approved the framework, which will now be submitted to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for further review.

The meeting also noted that IPE Global is continuing work on finalising the overall Thenzawl Peace City Master Plan.