Union Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar made a two-day visit to Nagaland on 6th and 7th January 2024. On the first day, MoS Gurjar visited Niuland and held a review meeting with the district officers, NGOs, public leaders and beneficiaries of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, DIPR informed.

In his address, MoS Gurjar stated that the central government under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is giving priorities in developing the North East region and for which the Prime minister himself has visited the region multiple times. He also interacted with the beneficiaries of different Central Sponsored Schemes and expressed his satisfaction in implementing agencies in the district. In regards to the power sector, Gurjar stated that the country has become a power surplus nation and the central government will provide to any power needs of the state.

The Union Minister assured the gathering that the central government is ready to accept proposals of the state government in setting up any industry, provided availability of required raw materials. He also mentioned that 5MW Solar plant at Hovukhu village in Niuland District will be completed very soon and will cater to the needs of the state.

The Minister of State and his entourage also visited development projects at Hovishe village.

Addressing the gathering, Minister for PHE & Cooperation Jacob Zhimomi, acknowledged the central government for various development projects in the state specifically in the connectivity sector and mentioned the successful projects such as 4-lane road and Shoxuvi railway station. He also requested the Union Minister of State for more projects in the state.

Deputy Commissioner Niuland, Sara S Jamir in her welcome address said the people of the district are fortunate to receive the first central minister in the district. She stated that Niuland being a newly created district is in need of overall development. Earlier, the programme was chaired by ADC Niuland, S Athsangla.

On the second day of the visit, Krishan Pal Gurjar visited various colonies in Dimapur and handed out invitations to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on 22nd January 2024.  Later, he attended a meeting of BJP party workers and officials to discuss the upcoming party activities and preparations for the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra.