Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav demanded a people-centered growth strategy during his visit to Wokha on August 13. He met with officials and community leaders at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office to push for better roads, healthcare, and reliable public services. The Governor emphasized that progress must move beyond government hiring. He urged young people to find work in sports, tech, and handicrafts instead.
The Governor identified agriculture and eco-tourism as key sectors for local farmers. He cited the community-led conservation of the Amur Falcon as a prime example of successful stewardship. He warned that modern growth should not erase local identity. "Development must not mean replacing our traditions. It must mean preserving the best of our heritage while adapting it to contemporary needs," Yadav said.
Local groups did not hold back with their demands. The Lotha Hoho, led by Chairman Er Mhondamo Ovung, pushed for the Wokha-Bokajan Road to become a National Highway. This stretch would link NH-2 in Wokha to NH-129 in Bokajan. Previous pleas to former Governors R.N. Ravi, Jagdish Mukhi, and La Ganesan went ignored since 2019. The Nagaland State Cabinet passed a resolution on August 6, 2026, to support the upgrade.
The Lotha Eloe Hoho raised concerns about the vanishing art of hand weaving. President Thungbeni N Ngullie requested a dedicated center to train women and save traditional patterns. The Hindu Union also submitted a formal representation during the meeting. Deputy Commissioner K Mhathung Tsanglao chaired the session. LSU President S Zubenthung Ngullie followed a Naga Students' Federation advisory, remaining seated during the National Song but standing for the National Anthem.
Yadav began his trip with a Guard of Honour at the 24th Assam Rifles B Coy post. He finished the visit by reviewing departmental updates from agencies like the DRDA and the Agriculture Office.
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