Aizawl is scheduled to host the third edition of the North East Bankers' Conclave on October 13, bringing together top banking and administrative leadership from across the region. Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is expected to grace the gathering as the chief guest. During his visit to the state, the Union Minister will advance regional growth by laying the foundation stones for five upcoming infrastructure projects and officially inaugurating five completed development schemes designed to accelerate progress across Mizoram.
Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena Leads Preparatory Review
Preparations for the high-level event moved forward on Wednesday with a comprehensive planning session chaired by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena in Aizawl. The administration evaluated logistical arrangements surrounding Scindia's arrival alongside his scheduled field visits to diverse locations across the state. Government officials also finalized operational protocols governing security coverage, hospitality, local transportation, and accommodation for delegations and dignitaries traveling to Mizoram from other parts of the country.
Platform for Financial Inclusion and Regional Growth
The upcoming conclave serves as a collaborative platform for chief secretaries of the northeastern states, senior officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), representatives of state governments, and leadership from various banking institutions. Delegates will assemble to resolve pressing banking bottlenecks, evaluate credit distribution, and formulate actionable financial mechanisms aimed at sustaining balanced development across northeastern jurisdictions.
Inter-Departmental Coordination and Banking Representation
A broad cross-section of administrative leadership took part in the preparatory review, including the Principal Secretary (GAD), Director General of Police (DGP), and the Commissioner and Secretary overseeing Health and Family Welfare, Planning and Programme Implementation, Tourism, the Public Works Department, and Lok Bhavan. Departmental secretaries representing Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Planning and Programme Implementation, Horticulture, Information, Public Relations and Printing and Stationery, Finance, and Cooperation were likewise engaged in the discussions. The review also saw the active participation of the Deputy Commissioner (Aizawl), Superintendent of Police (Aizawl), the State Protocol Officer, alongside delegates representing Mizoram University, NEDFi, and various commercial banks.
