Aizawl, June 1: Chief Minister on Monday called on all government departments to strengthen financial management and ensure effective implementation of the SNA SPARSH system to help Mizoram secure the full amount of reform-linked incentives available under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) programme.

Addressing a Meeting-cum-Workshop on SASCI and SNA SPARSH at the Planning & Programme Implementation Conference Hall in Aizawl, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said advancements in technology have made the receipt and utilization of Central funds more efficient and transparent.

He said SNA SPARSH serves as a key platform through which the State receives and manages a substantial portion of its funds, making it essential for all concerned departments to fully understand and effectively use the system. The workshop was organised to improve implementation of the platform during the current year.

The Chief Minister noted that Mizoram received an incentive of Rs 350 crore under SASCI Part 9 for Efficiency in Financial Management due to its performance and coordinated efforts in the previous year. He said the State Government aims to secure all available reform-linked incentives under various SASCI components during the current financial year as well.

To support this objective, the Government of Mizoram has delegated financial powers to all Administrative Heads under the Charter of Financial Advisers, a move aimed at expediting Administrative Approvals and Expenditure Sanctions.

Lalduhoma stressed the importance of timely utilisation of funds and prompt closure of SNA SPARSH accounts after the receipt of sanctions. He also urged Administrative Heads to ensure that Utilization Certificates are prepared and submitted without delay.

The Chief Minister further informed participants that under the revised SASCI Part 9 framework, all schemes will be required to operate through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. The requirement will also apply to State welfare schemes, necessitating wider adoption of the DBT system across departments.

He said Mizoram is eligible to receive incentives worth Rs 650 crore under Parts 4 and 9 of the SASCI programme during 2026–27 and called upon all departments to work collectively to secure the full amount.

The workshop was jointly organised by the Institute of Government Accounts & Finance and the Finance Department, Government of Mizoram. The programme was chaired by Vanlaldina Fanai, Commissioner, Finance, and included technical presentations and training sessions by experts on SASCI and SNA SPARSH.