When Citizens Fix Roads
For generations, Naga society has been marked by a strong sense of collective responsibility. In the absence of modern state systems, villages built and maintained their own roads, bridges, wells…
Community Social Responsibility ComSR driving collective action in Zunheboto | Nikina M Chishi
In the heart of Nagaland, the spirit of collective action has always been a lived reality. For generations, villages have thrived on the principle of mutual support, in maintaining and…
Development Through Community Wealth Creation
Community wealth creation has become an important idea in discussions on development, especially for states like Nagaland where economic opportunities are uneven and many districts remain underdeveloped. At its simplest,…
‘Asetkong Community Piggery Project’ to be launched in Mokokchung today
A community-based initiative titled the ’23 Impur Assembly Constituency (Asetkong Range) Community Piggery Project’ will be launched on April 29 at Kobulong in Mokokchung district. The project is being undertaken…
RPOK holds 25th General Session, focus on community progress
The Razeba Public Organisation Kohima (RPOK) held its 25th General Session under the theme “Empowering Community Progress” on March 28 at RPOK Hall, Kohima, with K. G. Kenye, Minister for…
When Giving Is Collective, What Happens to the Individual?
Naga society is often defined by the strength of its community. From the village to the church to urban localities, participation is not optional but expected. Every individual contributes, not…
A Value Nagaland Has Always Practiced
Modern policy discussions often introduce concepts with impressive names that appear new and innovative. Yet a closer look frequently reveals that many of these ideas are not entirely new. Community…
SATOI CONNECT Fest to debut from March 26 with focus on community-led ecotourism
A community consensus meeting with elders and key stakeholders of the Satoi Range, including Gaon Buras (GBs), student bodies, and youth representatives, was held on February 26 at the office…
NCHD-IT inaugurates Community Seed Bank at Tethuyo Village in Kiphire
The Nagaland Centre for Human Development (NCHD-IT) has inaugurated a Community Seed Bank at Tethuyo Village in Kiphire district. The facility was formally inaugurated during a programme attended by L.…
Meghalaya sets up statewide community conservation forum, drawing inspiration from Nagaland’s NCCAF Model
Communities across Meghalaya have formally established the Meghalaya Community Conserved Area Forum (MCCAF), a state-level platform aimed at strengthening indigenous conservation and collective protection of biodiversity-rich landscapes.