The North Eastern Council (NEC) released more than ₹58.96 crore during May and June 2026 for a range of infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, skill development and community welfare projects across Nagaland, reinforcing efforts to accelerate balanced and inclusive development in the state.
A major share of the funding, amounting to ₹48.02 crore, was sanctioned under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS–Roads) for seven key road projects aimed at improving inter-district, inter-state and rural connectivity.
The road projects include the upgradation of the road from Thizema via Kohima Bypass Road to the proposed Chiethu Airport through Nehre Model Village, a strategically important project expected to enhance access to the upcoming airport. Funding was also provided for the improvement of the road connecting Phomching Headquarters in Nagaland with Longding Headquarters in Arunachal Pradesh via Wetting, Longjang and Phuka villages, strengthening interstate connectivity in the eastern region.
Other projects include the improvement of the road from Coco Road Anglomi Old British Bungalow to Ghukiye Junction via Kilki Road, construction of the road linking Old Peren to New Peren (DC Office) via Chalkot Junction, and the construction of the road from Jalukie to the New District Office Complex Model Township at Peren.
NEC also supported the upgradation of the Tuensang–Longleng road and the improvement of the road connecting Khonoma Village to NH-29 via the Tzudza River.
These projects are expected to significantly improve transportation infrastructure, facilitate movement of goods and people, enhance access to essential services, and create new economic opportunities in remote and rural areas.
Apart from road infrastructure, NEC released additional funding under the Scheme of NEC (SoNEC) for various community development and capacity-building initiatives. These include the establishment of a Skill Development Centre-cum-Garo Community Centre in Dimapur, construction of a Rongmei Multi-Purpose Complex in Jalukie, and the development of a Tribal Artisans Resource Centre in Chümoukedima aimed at supporting traditional crafts and livelihood generation.
The Council also released the first installment for an Integrated Development Project in the backward areas of Phomching Assembly Constituency in Mon district, a project with a total sanctioned cost of ₹6.26 crore. Additional funds were allocated to projects related to tourism promotion, coffee processing infrastructure, trade facilitation, technical education and the creation of public amenities.
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A notable achievement during the period was the completion of the 9.60-km Glory Peak Tourist Road in Phek district, constructed at a cost of ₹32.50 crore. The road provides improved access to prominent tourist destinations such as Glory Peak, Kapamodzu Forest and Japan Cave, and is expected to benefit approximately 28,387 residents across 11 villages. The project is anticipated to boost tourism activity and generate livelihood opportunities for local communities.
During the same period, NEC also released ₹18.93 crore to regional institutions, universities, technical organisations, NGOs and societies for programmes promoting development across the Northeast. Nagaland emerged as one of the major beneficiaries through a number of academic, research and capacity-building initiatives.
Among the key activities supported were the Two-Day State-Level Workshop on “Empowering Communities through Eco-Tourism: Conservation, Livelihood and Sustainable Development” organised by NEPED, a study on the Physics Academy of Northeast India conducted by Nagaland University, and a Training, Capacity Building and Sensitisation Programme on PM Gati Shakti Geospatial Operations organised by the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC), Kohima.
The investments reflect NEC’s multi-sectoral approach towards strengthening connectivity, tourism infrastructure, education, skill development, tribal welfare, entrepreneurship and rural livelihoods in Nagaland. By supporting both large-scale infrastructure projects and community-focused initiatives, the council aims to promote sustainable growth and improve the quality of life across the state.
