Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Mizoram to sign $108 million ADB loan for healthcare
The Mizoram government is going to sign a big loan deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth $108 million.
This money will help make healthcare better in Mizoram.
The central government will pay back most of the loan, so Mizoram doesn't have to spend too much.
The scheme will give people up to Rs 5 lakh for free treatment in government and some private hospitals.
Many families have already signed up, and lots of people have already used the scheme.
The government is also making big improvements to hospitals, like adding more beds and special care units.
Soon, they will even be able to do kidney transplants in the biggest hospital in Aizawl.
Mizoram to sign $108 million loan agreement with ADB for healthcare strengthening.
90% of the loan to be repaid by the central government, 10% by Mizoram over 15 years.
Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) provides Rs 5 lakh cover per beneficiary per year.
65,193 families registered for MUHCS, with 59,602 beneficiaries already availing the scheme.
Government upgrading healthcare infrastructure, including Zoram Medical College & Hospital and Aizawl Civil Hospital, with upcoming kidney transplant facilities.
- Who
- Mizoram government and Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- What
- Signing of a $108 million loan agreement to strengthen public healthcare
- When
- Date to be fixed by the Ministry of Finance
- Where
- Mizoram, India
- Why
- To implement and strengthen the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS)
- Loan Amount
- USD 108 million (Rs 980 crore)
- Repayment
- 90% by Centre, 10% by state in 15 years
- Scheme Coverage
- Rs 5 lakh per beneficiary per year
- Registered Families
- 65,193 families (including 36,323 government employees and 8,733 civil pensioners)
- Beneficiaries
- 59,602
- Healthcare Expenses
- Over Rs 100 crore
- Zoram Medical College & Hospital Upgrades
- 520 beds, 40 cabins, 26 ICUs
- Upcoming Facility
- Kidney transplant at Aizawl Civil Hospital