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Kohima: African Swine Fever has hit Nagaland. Officials in Mon District have slammed a ban on importing, exporting, and selling pork. Transporting pigs in or out of the district now requires clearance from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. Over in Medziphema, Additional Deputy Commissioner James Swu blocked commercial slaughter without prior approval. Violators face legal action.
Secretary to the Government of Nagaland for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Angelina Tajen, warned that the state faces serious hurdles. Difficult terrain and poor connectivity hamper progress. She told officials to work in mission mode on a war footing. Tajen is pushing the central government to boost support for the piggery sector. She specifically requested better funding for biosecurity and restocking, noting, "The livestock sector remained an important pillar of Nagaland’s economy."
Nagaland is currently categorized under the national SASCI 2026-27 scheme to fix livestock sector gaps. Federal officials visited Chümoukedima on July 11 to review these reforms. The state has assigned 10 Joint Directors to track progress across all 17 districts. Meanwhile, the state government is integrating urban health and wellness centers with existing primary health units. Director Temjenrenla Kechu confirmed six new centers are coming this year. Each site gets 25 lakh rupees for infrastructure and 3 lakh for IT gear.
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav also reviewed the Department of Women Resource Development on July 6. He checked progress on the Myki Hub at Kisama, which is slated for completion by November 2026. The department is also pushing forward with working women hostels. Despite these projects, the department cites major manpower and budget shortages. Elsewhere, the state has finished training master trainers for the 2027 Census.
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