Nagaland: MoS reviews dev progress in Noklak

Union Minister of State for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, visited Noklak district on January 16, 2026 as part of the Fortnight Visit of the Union Ministers to the North Eastern Region.
According to a DIPR report, the union minister during his visit interacted with departmental officers and reviewed the developmental progress of the district at the Tourist Circuit, Noklak. At the meeting, he assured that a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) would be set up in Noklak district to strengthen agricultural extension services and support local farmers.
Presenting an overview profile of Noklak district, the deputy commissioner (DC) Noklak, Mono Khiamniungan, highlighted its developmental status and key challenges faced by the district. SDO (Civil), Vikhoto Richa shared a detailed overview of the aspirational block, Thonoknyu focusing on ongoing initiatives and future plans.
Officials from agriculture and allied departments also briefed the union minister on various projects being implemented in the district and their progress so far.
The agriculture department requested the minister to establish Farmers’ Multi Marketing Complex with storage facilities ensuring better marketing facilities for agricultural produce.
Later, the union minister, accompanied by the district administration visited the district hospital, where the chief medical officer, Dr. Victor highlighted key concerns faced by the hospital including shortage of doctors, prevalence of scrub thyphus and typhoid in the district, and the urgent need for a gynecologist to improve maternal healthcare services in the hospital.
Meanwhile, union minister, Bhagirath Choudhary visited village guard museum at New Pangsha village on January 17, 2026.
Addressing the community, the MoS emphasized the urgent need for establishing a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in the area to enhance agricultural productivity and improve the livelihood of the farmers in the district.
He advised farmers to apply for PM-KISAN Credit Card and stated that the growth of farming is fundamental to the overall development of the nation. The Minister inspected the grassroots level challenges faced by farmers and listened attentively to their grievances.
During the interaction, Choudhary enquired whether the government provides financial assistance for damaged crops and sought information on the status of women empowerment in the area.
The Pangsha community also shared their concerns and highlighted the pressing need for modern agricultural machinery to support better and more efficient farming practices.
Further, the MoS held a security meeting at COB, International Trade Centre, Dan with the security officers.