Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited Mokokchung on Thursday to audit local development schemes. He chaired a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s office alongside Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma, the Senior Superintendent of Police, and various department heads. The district, founded in 1889, holds a deep history of education and leadership. The Governor reminded the room that the area is known as the "Land of Pioneers."
Yadav demanded a move away from simple scheme-based work. He wants an outcome-based model instead. Officials must now focus on regular field inspections and clear accountability for any project delays. He directed the Agriculture, Tourism, and Youth Development departments to stop working in silos and operate as a unified team.
Economic growth remains a primary goal. The Governor tasked departments with improving agricultural productivity, branding, and market access for farmers and artisans. He also pushed for sustainable tourism to boost local jobs. Beyond the fields, he wants youth initiatives centered on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and practical job skills. Officials must now evaluate their progress by asking: What have we achieved? What remains pending? And what specific action should be taken?
The review included departmental reports from Agriculture, Medical, PWD, Land Resources, and the District Planning Officer for ICDS. Advisor for Water Resources Tongpang Ozukum spoke at the event, while the district profile was presented by EAC Er Neithozo Theunuo. ADC Atsungba Walling closed the session with a vote of thanks.
Updated at 11th September 2026 at 9:47am
Yadav did not limit his visit to government briefings. He sat down with civil society organizations and local beneficiaries to get a pulse on how these schemes actually hit the ground. He pressed officials to quit guessing and start setting reasonable, hard targets backed by firm deadlines for every project in the pipeline.
The Governor also signaled a need to protect the district's natural environment and cultural heritage while chasing economic growth. He framed the youth as active partners in development rather than just subjects of government policy.
Updated at 11th September 2026 at 1:49pm
The high-level meeting included local elected representatives alongside district officials. The Governor's review also featured formal PowerPoint presentations from the Agriculture, Medical, PWD, Land Resources, and ICDS departments to track project status.
Yadav pushed for value addition in the local economy, specifically targeting handloom and handicraft producers for better market reach. He maintained that these coordinated efforts should ensure essential services reach every single village in the district.
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