Nagaland gets a fillip of Rs 4.78 Crores from NEC in culture, tourism, and skill development sectors

The NEC sanctioned a total of Rs 4.78 crore to Nagaland in the category of promotion of tourism, culture, youth development, skill development projects.

The Nagaland Government has received a sum of Rs 4.78 crores in the month of November from the North Eastern Council. The amount will help the development activities that involve promotion of tourism, youth, and sports infrastructure, and also the promotion of culture, a press note issued on December 9 confirmed.

The amount is a component of the monthly distribution of funds by NEC for the projects executed in the northeastern states. In November, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and the Secretariat of NEC in Shillong stated that a cumulative amount of Rs 56.22 crores of funds has been dispensed among the eight northeastern states.

For Nagaland as a state, the main thrust areas identified by the NEC included infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, culture and heritage, education, skill development, and promotion of livelihood. The meeting also highlighted the need for proper fund flow as well as coordination with state agencies so that the funds can generate proper results.

Besides, an amount of Rs 14.89 crore has been disbursed to central agencies as well as cultural institutions to promote regional events and academic programs.

NEC to prioritize development in indigenous communities

In the month of November, the interventions supported by NEC include: community development among indigenous communities, animal feed processing unit, scientific pig breeding center, piggery value chain infrastructure, documentation of indigenous medical knowledge, and enlargement of tele-education infrastructure via smart virtual classes. Sport infrastructure development in Manipur was supported within the same funding support.

The NEC also reported the completion of the “fire safety and skill training” initiative that was sanctioned in March 2023. This initiative comprises the laying of rainwater harvesting reservoirs at Dimapur and Khuzama. It also comprises the development of infrastructure at the skill training center at Chiechama. The project will help enhance the preparedness of the state against fires. It will also provide systematic training to the youth who wish to join the disaster response departments. With this initiative, the state of Nagaland and the Northeast as a whole are soon to experience the fruits of improved infrastructure development, educational and skill development programs, and a strengthened culture and tourism department.