NEC releases Rs 58.96 crore for development projects in Nagaland
Rs 48.02 crore allocated for seven road projects The North Eastern Council (NEC) released over Rs 58.96 crore during May and June 2026 to support a range of development projects…
The Cost of Misused Resources
Thomas Sowell once observed, “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is…
Nagaland coffee mission gains momentum as NEC inspects key plantation clusters
In a significant step towards strengthening Nagaland’s emerging coffee industry, Dr. Sentitula, IFS, Director of Tourism & Industries, North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong, Ministry of DoNER conducted a comprehensive pre-investment…
73rd NEC Plenary | Rio seeks special grants as Nagaland faces fiscal challenge after grant cut
Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said Nagaland is facing a serious fiscal challenge following the discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grants under the 16th Finance Commission and urged the…
Nagaland Governor calls for premier institutions in Nagaland
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday expressed concern over the absence of premier educational institutions in the State, saying many students are compelled to leave Nagaland to pursue higher…
Amit Shah makes a big claim – “Insurgency no longer an issue” in North East
At the NEC meeting in Shillong on Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed chief ministers of the region to shift focus from law and order to safeguarding the rights…
NEC says Rs 515 crore spent in Nagaland under 15th FC period
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has stated that Rs 515.04 crore was spent in Nagaland during the 15th Finance Commission period (2022–26) under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC) and NESIDS-Roads…
Funds Exist for Nagaland
Development Is Not a Funding Problem, It Is an Execution Problem Nagaland often describes itself as a resource-crunched state, and that description is not without basis. Its geographical constraints, limited…
NEC releases Rs 5.71 crore for Nagaland projects in January
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), through the North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong, has released its status report for January 2026, detailing project updates and fund releases…
Review meeting and project inspection on PM-DeVINE and NEC Schemes held in Dimapur
A review meeting on the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) and North Eastern Council (NEC) schemes was held on January 17, 2026, at Hotel…