Scindia arrives in Dimapur for three-day Nagaland visit to unveil development projects 

Dimapur: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, arrived in Dimapur today on a three-day visit to Nagaland.

In a brief interaction with media persons upon arrival at Dimapur airport, Scindia spoke highly of the state’s rich diversity, equality, and cultural heritage.

He said Nagaland symbolises immense potential in various sectors.

Highlighting the Centre’s commitment to the development of the Northeastern region, he reiterated that the Prime Minister’s Act-East, Act-Fast, Act-First policy has yielded significant progress.

He pointed out that 10% of the gross budgetary support, amounting to more than Rs 1 lakh crore annually, has been dedicated to accelerating development across the eight Northeastern states.

Scindia added that the DoNER ministry has consistently celebrated the culture, identity, and diversity of all communities across the Northeast, including the 17 tribes of Nagaland, with deep respect.

Scindia’s visit to Nagaland includes a schedule focusing on development initiatives and cultural engagements.

He is expected to attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony on December 5 for multiple DoNER-funded projects aimed at boosting connectivity, infrastructure, and livelihood opportunities in the state.

Later in the day, he will participate in the traditional stone-pulling ceremony at Touphema village. In the evening, he will attend the Hornbill Festival at Kisama as a special guest.

Scindia will visit the Heirloom Naga Centre at Sovima on December 6, where he will interact with artisans and review initiatives promoting traditional crafts, sustainable village industries, and livelihood programs led by local communities.