Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Nagaland on Thursday on a three-day official visit. She was received at the Dimapur airport by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang, and other legislators.
As part of her visit, Sitharaman will also travel to Kiphire and Kohima to review central government initiatives and assess development progress in the state. According to a PTI report, the Union Minister’s visit focuses on evaluating the implementation of central schemes, particularly in Nagaland’s Aspirational District of Kiphire, and on deepening Centre-state cooperation in development planning.
From Dimapur, she proceeded to Kiphire, where she is scheduled to review ongoing developmental projects and welfare initiatives, and meet with local stakeholders. Her engagements include a visit to Kiphire District Hospital, an interaction with tribal leaders and “Lakhpati Didis” under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, followed by a review meeting on the Aspirational District Program with district heads of departments.
On Friday, the Union Finance Minister will continue her engagements in Kiphire, interacting with Anganwadi workers and participating in the Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall. She will also inaugurate the Government Industrial Training Institute, Kiphire, interact with students, and launch NSRLM stalls and a Credit Outreach Program.
Later in the day, Sitharaman will travel to Kohima, where she will witness the exchange of an MoU between the Telangana State Network and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology. She is also scheduled to launch the “SAMARTH” and Digital Hardware initiatives and interact with students at NIELIT Kohima.
On Saturday, the Union Finance Minister will inaugurate the AI Centre of Excellence for Skilling at the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, Dimapur, and review the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Project at Niathu Resort before departing for New Delhi.
Earlier, welcoming her to the state, Chief Minister Rio said, “We look forward to her valuable insights and guidance in further strengthening our developmental initiatives and economic growth. I wish her a pleasant stay in Nagaland.”