Protests and the Question of Governance
Barely three months into the year and Nagaland has already witnessed two protests, with the possibility of another looming. First came the agitation by the All Nagaland Ad hoc Teachers’…
Dzukou Valley Deserves a Global Place
Few landscapes in the Northeast evoke the same sense of awe as Dzukou Valley. With its rolling green hills, seasonal flowers, and pristine streams, the valley has long been regarded…
The Paradox of Nagaland Agriculture
It goes without saying that farming remains the mainstay of a large section of the Naga people. The Government of Nagaland has, accordingly, established multiple agriculture and allied departments, along…
Democracy Without Dissent
An ‘oppositionless’ Assembly raising questions addressed to the Speaker, with not a single opposition member in the House, is unexpected and hardly acceptable in a true democracy. Yet in Nagaland,…
Rethinking How We Give
There is a beautiful phrase that says, “What we give does not always return, but what we give is always what we are.” It is a reminder that giving is…
Does Nagaland’s Sandalwood Craze Merit a Policy?
In recent years, Nagaland has witnessed a growing craze for sandalwood plantation. Unlike tea, rubber, coffee and oil palm, which have at various points received state backing and promotional support,…
Free The Next Generation
Mokokchung, like many remote districts, faces undeniable physical challenges. Difficult terrain, limited connectivity and constrained infrastructure have slowed growth for decades. Yet the most stubborn obstacle is not geographic. It…
Conservation Funding and the Question of Intent
Nagaland today stands at the centre of multiple high value conservation initiatives. The JICA supported Nagaland Forest Management Project, the World Bank funded ELEMENT program and the ongoing KfW-funded Forest…
Carbon Credit Market in Nagaland
Nagaland, with one of the highest forest covers in the country, has often been seen as a potential hub for innovative environmental and economic programs. The state government’s recent plan…
The Moral Test of a Generation
In every society, age commands respect. In Naga society, as in many indigenous cultures, reverence for elders is a cherished value that binds communities together. It reflects gratitude for sacrifice,…