The minister dedicated five completed projects worth a combined ₹202 crore. These include a 132 kV sub-station upgrade at Nagarjan, Dimapur (₹24.46 crore); a Teachers Training & Exam Centre with residential facilities (₹20 crore); ICT infrastructure roll-out in 190 schools (₹18.95 crore); the Chendang Saddle–Kohima Road Phase-II (12.57 km, ₹45.59 crore); and the AT Road upgrade from Tssurang to Impur including three bridges (26.335 km, ₹93.98 crore).
Officials said these projects aim to strengthen transmission, school connectivity and key road corridors that link markets and services across the state.
New projects and foundations stones laid
Mr Scindia laid foundation stones for ten projects worth roughly ₹443 crore. Notable projects include a multispeciality hospital at Chümoukedima under PM-DevINE (₹58.7 crore), a 50-bed hospital at Peren HQ (₹44.6 crore), the Kohima Sports Centre (IG Stadium, ₹72.6 crore), and the Nagaland Innovation Hub (₹19.6 crore).
Infrastructure works include new and upgraded roads such as Thizama–Chiethu Airport Road (18.24 km, ₹42.6 crore), Phomching–Longding Road (20.9 km, ₹58 crore) and Old Peren–Chalkot Road (16.5 km, ₹46.3 crore). An 11.5 MW Dzuza small hydro project (₹22.8 crore) and a new DLC complex at Peren (₹21.9 crore) were also announced.
Health, education and innovation focus
The development package places emphasis on healthcare expansion, sports infrastructure and digital education. The multispeciality and district hospitals will augment tertiary and secondary care, while ICT inputs for schools are designed to bridge the digital divide for students across remote districts.
Officials said the Nagaland Innovation Hub will support local entrepreneurship, incubate start-ups and connect youth to skilling and market opportunities, aligning with broader efforts to nurture talent in the Northeast.
Act East and regional connectivity
Scindia linked the announcements to Prime Minister Modi’s Act East vision, underscoring the strategic importance of improved road and airport connectivity in integrating Nagaland with regional economic corridors. He noted that better transport links will accelerate trade, tourism and access to health and education services.
State and central officials said the road upgrades will prioritise durability and climate resilience given the region’s terrain and monsoon patterns.
Partnership with the state and local communities
The minister emphasised close coordination with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and state departments to fast-track project delivery. He praised local traditions and said integration of cultural identity with development will ensure inclusive outcomes for farmers, youth and women.
“This development push aims to unlock Nagaland’s potential by combining infrastructure, health, education and innovation,” Mr Scindia said, adding that additional projects are in the pipeline and will be progressed in consultation with state leaders.