Seven-fold increase in funding to Nagaland under Modi govt: Scindia
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there has been a seven-fold increase in funding to Nagaland from the Centre in the last 10 years under the Modi government.
The Union Minister stated that since the NDA government led by Prime Minister Modi came to power at the Centre, Nagaland has received close to Rs 37,000 crore in funding.
After reviewing the projects and schemes under the DoNER ministry being implemented in Nagaland, Scindia noted that, in the last 10 years of Narendra Modi’s tenure as Prime Minister, Nagaland has received double the amount of funds compared to the corresponding period under the previous government.
Noting that Nagaland has a rich cultural heritage and history, Scindia emphasized that the state’s economic growth aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of making the Northeast the growth engine of the Indian economy in the coming years.
He highlighted Nagaland’s strategic position as an entry point and a gateway to Southeast Asia, offering tremendous possibilities from an international perspective.
Scindia also pointed out that Nagaland has performed well on the economic front, growing at a rate of about 8.5 to 9 percent, with the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) standing at approximately Rs 48,000 crore.
He added that the Centre has worked in harmony with Nagaland to achieve developmental goals across various sectors, and the government is committed to providing 4G services in all towns, cities, and villages by mid-2024.
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland are receiving funding of Rs 1,080 crore for the installation of mobile towers and infrastructure, Scindia said.
Emphasizing the role of the DoNER Ministry as a partner in the development of the eight northeastern states, including Nagaland, Scindia mentioned that the review meeting covered a wide range of topics, including handicrafts and handlooms, silk, agriculture, palm oil, tourism infrastructure, and internet connectivity.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, other ministers, and senior officials also attended the review meeting.
Rio said the meeting involved extensive discussions and exchanges of ideas and suggestions on how to collaborate for the development of the Northeast as an integral part of a developed India.
The Chief Minister welcomed the decision to establish a new high-level task force focused on sports and tourism.
Scindia was on a three-day visit to the northeastern states from November 13. During his visit, he held a series of meetings with the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya.
