The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong has updated on the status report for the month of January 2026 for the state of Nagaland on February 10.
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released a total amount of Rs. 81,50,78,461 (Eighty One Crore Fifty Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty One) during January 2026, which includes releases made to the across all Northeastern states as well as to various regional and other agencies across the North Eastern Region.
For Nagaland, the NEC released a total amount of Rs. 5,71,73,750 for a number of projects including, Community Trade Link Centre (CLTC) Project at Jalukie, Peren district, construction of Working Women Hostel at Kohima, Capacity Building & Developing Infrastructure for Off-road Tourism, Bamboo Incense and Tooth Pick Manufacturing Unit at Jalukie, Construction of Classroom and Construction of 40 bedded Boys Hostel with furniture and other amenities at Government Polytechnic Seithekema-C, Chumoukedima, Nagaland.
Under NESIDS (Roads), Rs. 5.61 crore was released to support key road connectivity projects in the state. The fund covers work(s) such as the Construction of Road from Jalukie (NH-129A) to New DC Complex model township Peren in the state of Nagaland, contributing to improved access in remote and administrative areas, benefitting population of around 18000 and 5 villages.
Fund released & activities of Central/Regional/other agencies during January 2026
In addition to state-specific releases, NEC also disbursed a total amount of Rs. 32,59,10,251 (Rupees Thirty Two Crore Fifty Nine Lakhs Ten Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty One only) to Central, Regional and Other Agencies (including Educational Institutions & Cultural Organizations) during the month.
Major project interventions implemented by Central & Regional Agencies for which funds are released during January includes: – The Community Development Programme of Koireng Tribe in Manipur (Establishment of Resources Centre for Study of Linguistic Art & Culture for Koireng Tribe); Promotion of Cane and Bamboo production through market intelligence: an design intervention in Mizoram and Nagaland; Construction of School Building Hostel and Science Lab in Mizoram, Assam and Manipur; Construction of Boys Hostel and School at Building at Khongong of Wapung Village, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya; Establishment of Kiwi Orchard in the North Eastern Region of India; Construction of School Building at Vivekananda Tripureswari Vidya Mandir at Unakoti, Tripura; Construction of College at Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur; Construction of Multipurpose Hall cum Badminton Hall & Futsal Playground at Saikot, Churachandpur, Manipur; Development of Playground at Pilangkata-Maikhuli, Ri-bhoi, Meghalaya; Construction of Community Centre for Musical Cultural and Skill development at Krishnanagar, Agartala, Tripura; Construction of Vivekananda School at Haflong Dima Hasao, Assam; Promotion of Tourism in Manipur and Mizoram; Tourist Circuit Development in Senapati District, Manipur; Establishment of Bamboo Tissue Culture Unit; Construction of Multipurpose Convention Centre and Space Exhibition facility at NESAC; Setting up of Scientific Pig Breeding units in the North East India, Phase-II; Development of Integrated Tea Tourism in Tamenglong District, Manipur; Setting up of Bamboo Primary Centre in the selected potential Areas in the NER; Setting up of North East Ashtalaxmi Haat and Experience Centre for Facilitating Market Linkage for the Handicrafts and Handloom Artisans and Weavers from the North Eastern Region; Development of Multi-Disciplinary Training cum Resource Centre, Shillong; Mithun Conservation and Breeding Centre in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur; Multipurpose herbal extraction unit at Mao, Senapati district, Manipur; Setting up of Bamboo Vacuum Pressure Impregnation Treatment Plant in NE States.
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Non-project activities comprised a wide spectrum of International, National, Regional & State level Seminars, Cultural festivals, youth exchanges, technology and innovation events, academic and linguistic workshops, and studies on sustainable development.
Key events during the month included Multi Agri-Horti Activities in Manipur and Meghalaya, Two Day International Sustainable Summit, 2025 based on the theme “Promoting Sustainable Development through Innovation, Conservation and Inclusive Growth in North East India”, Promotion of Commercial Bamboo Plantation in the North East India, Recent Trends in Biological Sciences in NE India, First Think India Northeast Summit (TINES-2025), Eagle Nest Bird Festival at West Kameng District (Arunachal Pradesh), Sikpui Roui (Hmar Festival) (Mizoram), Darlong Tharlak Kut, Ranglong Khohui Festival, etc.
These initiatives were implemented through key institutions and agencies, including the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society (NERCRMS), North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi), North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC), North East Cane and Bamboo Development Centre (NECBDC), Universities, NITs, IITs, Cultural Organizations, etc.
Meanwhile, the 4th Batch of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland on January 4, bringing together students from across the country to promote cultural harmony and mutual understanding.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr Manoj E Prabhakar, Registrar, NIT Nagaland, Ibanri J Kharshiing, Executive Engineer (Power), NEC & other officials of NIT, Nagaland. The programme has drawn 19 students from Punjab and 20 students from the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, accompanied by two guides from each participating region.
Addressing the gathering, Ibanri J Kharshiing highlighted the significance of this flagship youth exchange initiative. She emphasized that the programme serves as a vital platform for fostering national integration and enabling participants to experience the rich cultural heritage, traditions, socio-economic practices, and developmental perspectives of the Northeastern states.
The Ashtalakshmi Darshan programme continues to play a crucial role in building bridges between different regions of India, strengthening the bonds of national unity through youth engagement and cultural exchange.
This reflects NEC’s continuous commitment to strengthening developmental initiatives in the North East through infrastructure development, livelihood enhancement, cultural promotion, research and innovation.
