Kohima: The North Eastern Council funneled 58.96 crore into Nagaland between May and June 2026. The cash injection targets roads, tourism, and community infrastructure. This move aims to fix connectivity gaps and spur economic growth in remote districts. Cash is flowing.
Officials sent 48.02 crore through the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme for seven major road projects. These include the Thizema-Chiethu Airport road via Kohima Bypass and Nehre Model Village, and the Phomching to Longding route connecting Nagaland to Arunachal Pradesh. Crews are also working on the Coco Road-Anglomi-Ghukiye Junction path, the Old Peren to New Peren road via Chalkot Junction, and the Jalukie to New DO Complex road. The Tuensang-Longleng road and the Khonoma Village to NH-29 route via Tzudza River round out the list.
The council also pushed money through the Scheme of the North Eastern Council. These funds built a Skill Development Centre-cum-Garo Community Centre in Dimapur, a Rongmei Multi-Purpose Complex in Jalukie, and a Tribal Artisans Resource Centre in Chumoukedima. A first instalment hit the bank for an Integrated Development Project in the Mon district's Phomching Assembly Constituency, a project carrying a 6.26 crore price tag.
Workers finished the 9.60-km Glory Peak Tourist Road in Phek district during this two-month window. It cost 32.50 crore. The road opens doors to Glory Peak, Kapamodzu Forest, and Japan Cave. It serves 28,387 people across 11 villages. The NEC stated, "The projects are intended to improve connectivity between districts and neighbouring states, enhance access to the proposed Chiethu Airport, improve access to essential services and promote economic development in remote areas."
Regional institutions received an additional 18.93 crore. Nagaland used portions of these funds for a two-day eco-tourism workshop by NEPED, a physics academy study at Nagaland University, and a PM Gati Shakti geospatial program at the Kohima GIS and Remote Sensing Centre. Other spending covers coffee processing, trade infrastructure, and technical education.
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