Official sources said today, the Centre approved Greater Lawngtlai water supply scheme costing Rs 2564.50 lakh and greater Saitual water supply scheme costing Rs 2153.20 lakh.
The Centre has released Rs 905 lakh for Lunglei and Rs 759 lakh for Saitual as the first installment, the sources said.
The schemes are being funded under the Central Pool of Resources for Development of Northeast and Sikkim for 2010-11.