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Nagaland Governor and leaders promote entrepreneurship

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Nagaland Governor economic and governance initiatives leaders promote entrepreneurship

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has advocated for economic diversification and improved governance within the state. Initially, the Governor emphasized expanding tourism beyond the annual Hornbill Festival to create year-round opportunities and highlighted the importance of agriculture, such as organic farming and coffee, for livelihood generation. He also promoted the use of modern technology, including drones and geospatial mapping, to support governance and youth employment. Following these remarks, the Governor called for a shift toward “outcome-based governance” during a review of developmental projects in the Mokokchung district. He urged government departments to move away from mere scheme-based approaches, stressing the need for accountability, inter-departmental collaboration, and strict implementation timelines. To support the local economy, he recommended focusing on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and improved market access for farmers and handicraft producers. Expanding his focus to administrative reforms, the Governor recently reviewed the operations of the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) and the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) in Kohima. The NSSB reported progress in centralized recruitment for Grade III posts, utilizing digital measures like online registration and e-admit cards, though officials noted a need for better infrastructure and a dedicated Information Technology cell to achieve a “paperless ecosystem.” Meanwhile, Building on his focus on youth empowerment, the NPSC Governor addressed challenges regarding high application volumes and manpower shortages. To modernize, the NPSC has integrated its recruitment portals with DigiLocker and revised syllabi to better assess analytical and administrative aptitude. Most recently, during the State Level Youth Festival 2026 in Kohima, the Governor urged the state's youth 2026, urging young people to pursue entrepreneurship in sectors like digital technology and skill development creative industries to build a “self-reliant Nagaland.” He noted highlighted a skill-based initiative by the Youth Resources and Sports Department that government positions alone cannot satisfy all young people's aspirations has provided 80 athletes with training in diverse fields, such as baking and mobile phone repair, to secure alternative livelihoods. This push for practical skill development has gained broader support from state leaders. At the 3rd Nagaland Economic Association conference, Minister Temjen Imna Along noted that despite high literacy rates, the state faces high unemployment, urging youth to become “opportunity creators.” Additionally, Agriculture Advisor Mhathung Yanthan encouraged exploration the adoption of sectors such as digital technology, creative industries, value addition, branding, and agriculture. digital marketing for indigenous products to drive economic growth.

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  1. 2026-10-16 17:09 UTC Nagaland Governor and leaders promote entrepreneurship
  2. 2026-09-29 20:51 UTC Nagaland Governor economic and governance initiatives
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