The Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) under the Chairmanship of Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, undertook a "Study Tour" to assess and verify the status of the Mini Cement Plant (MCP) at Wazeho on the 17th& 18th September, 2025. He was accompanied by the Member of the Committee, Dr. Neisatuo Mero and a special invitee MLA 20- Meluri A/C and Advisor for New & Renewal Energy, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, and the Officials from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
The Committee physically inspected the two Projects, 150 TPD Mini Cement Plant (MCP) and the Decorative & Dimensional Stone Plant (DDSP), Wazeho. During the course of inspection, the Committee was informed by the NSMDCL that the Mini Cement Plant (MCP), Wazeho was leased out to M/S Ramung Enterprises for a period of 30 (thirty) years and the MoU between the two parties was signed on 12th November, 2024.Though, repair & renovation of the old machinery and equipments was done, it was informed to the Committee that the trial production of cement would not be able to start in the month of October due to weather condition. The Committee was informed that the lime found in the area is the finest in the whole region of North-East as a result of which 43-grade quality cement can be produced. The demonstration of the cement plant manufacturing was put into operation and shown to the Committee. The Committee was pleased to see the functional operation of the Decorative & Dimensional Stone Plant (DDSP), wherein Interlocking bricks and hollow block bricks were being manufactured.
The Committee also discussed in length about the declared proposal of Inland waterways which will help to market the cement products to the neighboring countries like Burma and other South East Asian countries in future.
The Committee felt the need of setting up of Administration Office in Wazeho as it is vital because it provides structure, organization, and efficiency for business operations, allowing companies to achieve their goals by managing daily tasks, facilitating communication, optimizing resources, maintaining a professional image, and ensuring compliance and an opportunity to the local people for employment and setting up their business.
Overall, the Committee was satisfied with the practical arrangements in place for the trail production of 43-grade cement by the M/S Ramung Enterprise and the Operation of Decorative & Dimensional Stone Plant. The Committee conveyed its appreciation to Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, MLA & Advisor, 20- Meluri A/C, Secretary In-Charge, NLA, D.G.P, D.C, I.G.P & S.P Kohima, D.C Phek, A.D.C Pfutsero, D.C, Meluri and to the 'Department of Geology & Mining and the NSMDCL for all the logistic support extended during the visit.
The Committee further thanked the Chief Minister for supporting the initiative of reviving the MCP for generation of revenue for the State and also conveyed its appreciation to the Speaker, NLA for letting the Committee undertake the Study.
(DIPR)
