Mizoram CM: Money sanctioned for relief operations for Myanmar refugees

Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday said his government sanctioned money for relief operations for Myanmar refugees in the state, an official statement said.

During an interaction with leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) over the provision of relief to the Myanmar nationals, Zoramthanga said that the state government has already allocated fund for the purpose, the statement added, and that the money will be released very soon.

The chief minister also told CYMA leaders that his government will continue to make efforts to provide relief to the Myanmar refugees, who seek shelter in the state, on humanitarian grounds, the statement said. He also informed the leaders that the state government has already urged the Centre to provide asylum and relief to the Myanmar nationals, it added.