The Common Facility Centre (CFC) Food Processing Unit at Yaongyimsen in Mokokchung district could be completed and become operational within a year if the pending central share is released, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Responding to a starred question raised by MLA Nuklutoshi during Question Hour on the fifth day of the ongoing Eighth Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Rio said the project’s completion now depends on the release of the 60 per cent central share from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Nuklutoshi had sought details on the present status of the food processing unit and the expected timeline for its completion and operationalisation.
Replying to the query, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Industries and Commerce portfolio, said that once the central funding is released, the processing unit at Yaongyimsen could be completed and begin operations within a year.
During the discussion, Nuklutoshi underscored the importance of the project for the region, stating that its timely completion would benefit farmers not only from the surrounding areas but also from neighbouring districts.
He urged the Chief Minister to intervene and ensure that priority is given to the early completion of the facility so that farmers can access processing and value-addition opportunities.