Nagaland Advisor for NSDMA and Inland Waterways, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe, met Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) Chairman Sushil Kumar Lohani in New Delhi on November 6 to discuss the development of Tizu–Zungki National Waterway-101.
According to a statement, the discussions centred on the waterway’s potential to strengthen regional connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade and promote economic growth by connecting Nagaland with neighbouring South Asian countries under India’s Act East Policy.
The development of Doyang Reservoir, Noune Resort and Shilloi Lake also figured in the discussions, with a focus on using the state’s water resources to promote tourism, improve connectivity and create new economic opportunities.
The meeting was attended by Nyuthe in his capacity as MLA and Advisor to the Nagaland Government on NSDMA and Inland Waterways.
