Nagaland’s Lok Sabha MP Supongmeren Jamir has written a strongly worded letter to Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, calling for urgent intervention in several long-pending infrastructure and renewable energy projects in the state.
In his representation, Jamir cited the “delayed completion” of the much-hyped Dimapur–Kohima four-lane highway as a matter of concern. “The Capital connectivity of Kohima – 4 laning of Dimapur–Kohima Road – has taken more than the stipulated years,” he wrote, referring to the current revised deadline of September 28, 2025. “Unless your esteemed authority can send a high power committee for spot verifications, it will not be possible to complete as expected,” the MP warned.
Jamir also drew attention to the wide gap between official claims and ground reality in mobile and digital connectivity across the Northeast. “The mobile connectivity’s of North East states’ uncovered villages… shows 100% [completion] in reports, but in the ground realities implementation are not completed,” he wrote.
He stated that in Nagaland, many mobile towers are either still under construction or lack functional network lines. He also raised alarms over poor maintenance of BSNL infrastructure, pointing out that “a lot of immovable properties of BSNL is not properly placed in safe zones… with security walls,” and that “infrastructure of the office buildings and staff quarters need to be improved.”
In a separate but attached memorandum, the MP criticised the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for abruptly discontinuing the off-grid solar program that had gained acceptance at the grassroots level. The program had included solar streetlights, home lighting systems, and solar power packs.
“This sudden discontinuation hindered momentum just as community-level acceptance was building,” Jamir stated, and urged the Centre to revive the off-grid initiative to cater to the unique needs of the region.
Jamir pointed out that many of the central renewable energy schemes “are tailored largely for mainland India” and “do not adequately account for the unique topographical, logistical, and climatic conditions” of Nagaland and the Northeast.
He also flagged the lack of investment in small hydropower and wind energy, suggesting the formulation of a dedicated Hydropower Development Scheme and the introduction of Small Wind Turbine (SWT) and micro-wind systems for remote areas.
He flagged the absence of transmission infrastructure as a bottleneck and recommended a “dedicated Green Energy Corridor for the Northeast.” He also proposed central incentives—like GST waivers, capital subsidies, and tax holidays—to encourage private sector and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) investment.
MP Supongmeren Jamir emphasized that while “Nagaland has taken critical steps towards integrating renewable energy into its development agenda,” support from the Centre remains crucial. He stressed that tailored programs, improved infrastructure, and targeted incentives will allow the region to contribute meaningfully toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.
