The Power sector and the Roads & Bridges sector remained a priority for the Nagaland Government having received a larger share of allocation during the announcement of the Budget for 2024-2025.
The Roads and Bridges sector has been provided Rs. 5,000 lakhs for improvement of roads, construction and rehabilitation of bailey bridges, for Special Road Development Program (SRDP) and construction of a research lab centre at Dimapur. An amount of Rs. 14,850 lakhs has been allocated for the Foothill Road under the scheme of Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment to ensure that the road becomes functional. Another amount of Rs. 3,000 lakhs is also earmarked for maintenance of various roads in the State.
In the power sector, Rio informed that the Distribution and Revenue has been provided Rs. 793 lakhs for construction of distribution lines and sub-stations and purchase of distribution transformers and related equipment. The Transmission and Generation sector has been provided Rs. 1315.59 lakhs for construction of offices, duty rooms, transformers, towers, testing and commissioning of transmission lines and hydro electric projects, for survey and investigation reports etc. To provide stable power supply, a 132/33 kilovolt 12.5 Mega-volt Amperes sub-station has been constructed at Chiephobozou.
Under PM-DevINE, the Government of India has sanctioned one transmission project in Chümoukedima amounting to Rs.13237 lakhs. Under NESIDS, another project has been sanctioned for upgradation of Nagarjan Sub-Station, Dimapur amounting to Rs. 2446 lakhs. These interventions will significantly enhance stable power supply in the State.
The New and Renewable Energy sector has been provided Rs. 200 lakhs for implementing solar power generation projects and activities under Solar Mission such as solar water pumps and solar street lights. Under the scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, a second 5 MW solar power plant is being set up at Hovukhu to boost the power generation capacity of the State. The Electrical Inspectorate has been provided Rs. 100 lakhs for Green Village initiatives.
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The Industries and Commerce sector has been provided Rs. 900 lakhs to promote export awareness, start-ups, handloom development, ease of doing business, office construction, and for activities of NHHDC, NKVIB and Nagaland Hotels. Under Part II of the scheme of Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, construction of a Unity Mall is being taken up. Under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the department is constructing a Common Facility Centre for Honey, Spices & Food Processing Cluster at Longkhim and Chare Village, Tuensang, and a Mini Technology Centre for promoting Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at Razhaphe Basa, Chümoukedima.
The Sericulture sector has been allocated Rs. 400 lakhs for setting up a silk processing unit, augmentation of eri and muga silk production and related developmental activities. The Geology & Mining sector has been provided Rs. 355 lakhs for consultancy, mineral exploration and ground water activities and for capacity building.
The Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC) has been provided Rs. 277.50 lakhs for shifting the production unit from Chümoukedima to Ganeshnagar, for setting up an interlocking block making unit at Wazeho and other activities.
The Mechanical Sector has been provided Rs. 100 lakhs for purchase of heavy machineries to enhance revenue. The Road Transport sector has been provided Rs. 628 lakhs for construction of stations and sub-stations and acquisition of fleet. To cater to public needs, two new bus services have been introduced – from Dimapur to Chessore and another from Dimapur to Aghunaqa. The 7 Motor Vehicles sector has been provided Rs. 450 lakhs for construction of offices, conference hall and training centre and purchase of smart card printers for districts.
The Science and Technology sector has been provided Rs. 359.79 lakhs for activities like Nagaland Science Mission, popularization of science, promotion of rural technology and local innovators and constructions. The Information Technology and Communication sector has been provided Rs. 378 lakhs for various activities like construction of State Data Centre, procurement of biometric devices, development of IT software and other core activities. The State Planning Machinery has been provided Rs. 580 lakhs for construction of offices, quarters, guest houses, and repairs and replacements in various districts.
