A two-day State Export Summit 2026 began at the Nagaland police complex in Chumoukedima, aimed at enhancing the export ecosystem and the performance of MSMEs in Nagaland. The summit featured intensive workshops, focusing on food processing on the first day and handicrafts and handloom on the second. Entrepreneurs engaged with experts to acquire practical strategies for business expansion. Organized by the industries & commerce department under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, the summit emphasized the necessity of quality standards, certifications, and regulatory compliance for entering international markets. MLA Hekani Jakhalu, in her keynote address, highlighted the need for improvements in product quality, branding, and value addition. She noted the participation of experts from various institutions to provide technical guidance. Additionally, she remarked on Nagaland’s strong performance in the NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index, ranking first among northeastern states and third among small states nationally, representing significant governmental efforts to bolster export systems. P Tokugha Sema, director of industries & commerce, stressed fostering a robust export-oriented environment to empower local entrepreneurs, while the event facilitated discussions among policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders on strategies for promoting exports and enhancing MSME competitiveness.
Export Summit aims to expand global market access for Nagaland MSMEs
