Kohima: Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development finally went online. The state agency launched its official website this past Friday in Kohima. Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi, the Mission Director, oversaw the ceremony alongside Team Leader Kovi Meyase and the NagaEd team. It took 30 years to get here. The site aims to improve transparency and public access to their long-term development records.
Chusi stood before the staff and guests to mark the shift toward modern tools. He told the crowd, "Today, we are not merely launching a website; we are taking an important step towards embracing the opportunities of the digital age, strengthening institutional visibility and bringing our work closer to the people we serve."
The government started NEPED in 1995 to handle the India-Canada Environment Facility project. It was the state's first foreign-funded initiative. A M Gokhale founded the group, and R Kevichusa served as its first leader until 2000. Many others built the organization over the decades, including Khekiye K Sema, Alemtemshi Jamir, Temjen Toy, Menukhol John, and K Libanthung Lotha.
The agency claims a massive footprint. They reached over 1,000 villages and planted more than eight million economic trees. They also backed 2,700 self-help groups. Their Hydrogers technology now runs in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh. The group survived on backing from the Canadian International Development Agency, Germany's KfW, Tata Trusts, the North Eastern Council, and various central ministries.
NagaEd built the digital platform. This follows a five-year deal signed on June 10, 2026. POU member Dr. Kezevituo Metha praised the technical work, calling the launch just the start of their digital strategy. The new site includes a dedicated history page to honor the leaders who shaped the organization's legacy.
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