Kohima, 16 August (MTNews): Nagaland government will be developing a new, modern planned city under the Chumoukedima district. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio made this announcement yesterday during his speech at the Independence Day celebration in Kohima.
The Chief Minister said he was happy to share the endeavour of the Urban Development Department for developing a new, modern planned city in the State. Rio said a detailed proposal for incubation of a new city has been submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Rio informed the site identified for the new city is in Chathe Valley in the Chumoukedima district, covering an area of around 39 square kilometres. He also said the site has been selected keeping in view its favorable geo-location, climatic conditions, and good connectivity by National Highways and railways.
The necessary no objection certificates from all concerned for the land have been taken and other formalities regarding the same have been completed, the Chief Minister added. Rio also said several investment entities have already shown interest to partner with the state government in developing the new township.
The Chief Minister further said that the proposal of the state government is presently under evaluation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for selection, and expressed hope of its early consideration.