Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited the NITI Incubation Centre in Dimapur on November 13. He pushed for technology and innovation to create jobs for local youth. The Governor commended NITI for training over 40,000 students over the past 26 years. He praised the institute for expanding into software development and making education affordable.
The centre operates under Startup Nagaland in partnership with the Department of Industries and Commerce. Seven startups currently receive support. Three of these businesses secured Rs 25 lakh in funding through STPI OCTANE. The Governor also launched a new digital application featuring Artificial Intelligence and DeepTech. He lauded local solutions like the KHRU App, HNK Services, and Blipp for improving business efficiency.
Advisor to the Chief Minister, Abu Metha, attended as a guest of honor alongside Brig. Rishav Singh Jamwal. Metha praised the Governor for his active engagement with the state. He noted the historic contributions of the non-Naga business community in Dimapur. This includes the Jain, Marwari, and Punjabi communities. Regarding the shift toward digital tools, Metha said, "Knowledge as the greatest source of power."
Metha warned that artificial intelligence should assist research but not replace human creativity. He encouraged young entrepreneurs to use digital platforms to access global markets. The event included performances by Libemo Memorial School, NEISSR College, and Modern College, Piphema. Tiaienla Jamir chaired the session. Managing Director Ajay Sethi delivered the vote of thanks.
Updated at 14th November 2026 at 1:48pm
Yadav challenged the state's youth to pivot from job seekers to job creators. He urged them to build indigenous products capable of competing nationally rather than leaning on outside technology. The Governor also noted that NITI maintains a workforce where at least 50 percent of employees are locals.
The tech products highlighted during the event include the E-K Chalan app, which manages workforce registration and dispute redressal for the food and beverage industry. Other additions are the Hornbill Festival app, NBSE Connect, and the NTIAET portal, all developed through NITI Technologies. The institution, which launched in 2000 under the NIIT banner, now aims to expand its brand presence across the Northeast and send more students to premier institutions like the IITs.
Metha used his time at the podium to highlight the social harmony in Nagaland. He pointed out that residents of different faiths live peacefully and celebrate each other's festivals, a message he believes should be shared with the rest of the country to combat the discrimination people from the Northeast often face elsewhere.
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