Hon’ble Transport Minister of State Shri T. J. Lalnuntluanga inaugurated Online Payment Services in Vahan and Sarathi on August 31st, 2021 at Secretariat Conference Hall, MINECO, in Aizawl. The inauguration program was chaired by Commissioner & Secretary, Transport Department Shri K. T. Beicho, IRAS in the presence of selected officials from the Transport Department, SBI, and NIC Mizoram. Delivering his inaugural speech, the Hon’ble Minister expressed his gratitude towards the State Transport Department, NIC, and SBI for launching online payment services in Mizoram and shared his appreciation for the team involved in achieving the milestone. He also mentioned that the Transport Department, Government of Mizoram had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India for integrating SBIePay in Vahan and Sarathi on June 5th, 2020 however the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown caused a delay in the implementation of the system. He then highlighted that the good coordination between NIC and SBI with the Transport Department has been fruitful which made it possible to successfully roll out the project for the benefit of the general public. Apart from the Transport Minister, Transport Director Shri R. Lalrammawia as well as Transport Project Coordinator, NIC Mizoram, Smt C. Lalmuanawmi and Deputy Manager of SBI Shri J M Dawnga Chhangte also give short speeches. The inaugural function ended with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Zothangzuala Chhangte, Joint Director (Hqrs), Transport Department, Mizoram.