The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong has updated on the status of project sanction, implementation and other related matters for each states of the north east for the month of November.
The North Eastern Council (NEC) released a total amount of Rs. 56,22,37,739/- for funding projects across all 8 North Eastern States as well as for supporting various cultural festivals, seminars, researches, etc. in the North Eastern Region. This reflects NEC's continuous commitment to strengthening developmental initiatives in the North East through infrastructure development, livelihood enhancement, cultural promotion, research, and innovations.
FUND RELEASES FOR NAGALAND DURING NOVEMBER, 2025
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released a total of Rs. 4,78,27,552 during November 2025 for Nagaland for various development programmes, supporting heritage and cultural centres, youth and sports infrastructure, and initiatives aimed at preserving indigenous traditions, while promoting tourism and local enterprise.
NEC's support of projects spans critical sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture and allied activities, tourism, culture and heritage, education, spoils, skill development, livelihood promotion, and innovation. NEC is committed to timely execution of project & timely release of project funds and work hand in hand with the state government.
FUND RELEASES TO CENTRAL AGENCIES & CULTURAL BODIES (PROJECTS & NON-PROJECTS)
In addition to state-specific releases, North Eastern Council (NEC) also released a total amount of Rs. 14,89,90,034/- to various Central Agencies & Cultural bodies in November for supporting various Cultural Events, Seminars on Livelihood, Science & Technology, Academic Workshops, etc. Events during November includes Purvottar Hindi Samagam, Lamka Youth Summit, North East Riders' Meet, Workshops on climate sustainability, Multilingual Dictionary Development, A1 and ML applications, and Sectoral conclaves under Viksit Bharat 2047, along with promotional events organized by NERAMAC. These interventions collectively contributed to cultural preservation, capacity building, technological advancement, and enhanced regional connectivity.
Major project interventions during the month included Community Development Initiatives for Indigenous Groups, Establishment of Animal Feed Production & Scientific Pig Breeding Units, Creation of Piggery Value Chain Infrastructure, Documentation of Traditional Medicinal Knowledge, Expansion of Tele-education through Smart Virtual Classrooms, and strengthening of STINER technology and innovation hubs across the North fast. Project support was also extended for development of sports infrastructure in Manipur.
These initiatives were implemented through key Central Agencies, mostly located in NER such as North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society (NKRCORMS), North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi), CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Education & Research Network (ERNET). North Eastern Handicraft & Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC), Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd. (NERAMAC) & various Universities of the North East.
COMPLETED PROJECT(S) DURING NOVEMBER, 2025
The project titled "Rain Water Reservoir for Fire Safety and Skill Training Centre, Nagaland", sanctioned on 9thMarch 2023 at a cost of Rs. 381.795 lakhs has been completed in November, 2025. The project will enhance fire-safety infrastructure and disaster-response capabilities, particularly in Nagaland's inter-state border areas. It provides for the construction of rainwater-harvesting reservoirs at key locations in Dimapur (Assam border) and Khuzama (Manipur border) to ensure reliable water sources for fire fighting operations.
The project also includes the development of essential facilities at the Skill Training Centre, Chiechama, comprising residential quarters, barracks, kitchens, classrooms, a drill shed, office space, and a playground. The Centre will offer structured training programmes to equip educated unemployed youth with professional fire-safety skills, creating employment opportunities in both government and private sectors.
Additional water reservoirs at major fire stations in Dimapur Central, Dimapur West, Khuzama, and Chiechama will further strengthen emergency preparedness, livened the high incidence of fire-related disasters and Nagaland Fire & Emergency Service's frequent assistance to neighbouring states. This infrastructure is both timely and necessary.
BAMBOO BASED CRAFT CONCENTRATION CENTRE, NAGALAND:
Established at Sovima Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, at a cost of Rs. 4.48 crore, this centre serves as a comprehensive facility for bamboo artisans. It features a Craft Eco-Museum for preserving traditional crafts, a craft design lab for innovation, and facilities for natural dyeing and weaving.
The project has significantly contributed to revitalizing traditional crafts in the North East Region by providing artisans with a modern platform to re-engage with their skills and enhance their livelihoods. It promotes employment generation and skill development too.
(DIPR)