A one-day awareness programme on Startup Nagaland was organized by the Sub-District Industries Centre (SDIC) Pughoboto on May 8 at the Government Higher Secondary School, Pughoboto.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Pughoboto Tiameren Chang who delivered an exhortation lauded the state government’s initiative in promoting a startup ecosystem across the state. He sttressed the need for local stakeholders to collaborate and support young innovators and business aspirants.

Presenting an insight on Startup Nagaland, SDIC Pughoboto functional manager Hekato K Jimo elaborated on the Nagaland Start-up Policy 2019–2023. He outlined the state’s vision to foster a vibrant startup culture by providing knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy support, along with access to funding for budding entrepreneurs.

The official explained that the department of Industries and Commerce serves as the nodal agency to implement the policy, with the overarching goal of positioning Nagaland as a model startup leader in the region. The policy aims to inspire the youth to become job creators rather than job seekers, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and innovation-driven economy.

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The programme was chaired by SDIC Pughoboto LDA Akali K Zhimo. The session commenced with a welcome address by SDPO Pughoboto Hankiumong, who emphasized the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship among the youth in rural and semi-urban areas.

The awareness programme in essence reflected the growing momentum for entrepreneurship in Nagaland and the efforts of local institutions to bridge the gap between policy and grassroots implementation.