Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, praised Nagaland as a showcase of diversity and national potential during his three-day visit, which includes an inauguration of several development projects and participation in the Hornbill Festival. He emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dedication to the Northeast’s comprehensive development under the “Ashtalakshmi” framework, highlighting a significant budgetary allocation of over Rs 1 lakh crore annually for the region.
Scindia discussed the successful outcomes of the government’s Act East, Act Fast, and Act First policy while acknowledging the DoNER Ministry’s commitment to celebrating the region’s 17 tribes. His itinerary included a visit to a World War II cemetery, paying tribute to 1,420 soldiers, and laying foundation stones for infrastructure and connectivity projects, as well as joining a traditional stone-pulling ceremony in Touphema village. Scindia’s visit will conclude with a tour of the Heirloom Naga Centre in Dimapur.
