DIMAPUR, JUL 9 (NPN): Nagaland governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday stressed the need for effective implementation of tribal development programmes, timely completion of infrastructure projects and efficient utilisation of resources to ensure that development benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
According to a Lok Bhavan statement, Yadav made the remarks while chairing a review meeting of the Tribal Affairs department at Lok Bhavan, Kohima, to assess the department’s ongoing programmes, achievements and future plans.
The governor also underscored the importance of close monitoring, transparency and coordinated efforts among all stakeholders for the holistic development of tribal communities across Nagaland.
During the meeting, the department gave a comprehensive presentation on its functioning, major schemes, infrastructure projects and their implementation status across the state.
Officials presented details of budget allocations, progress under Article 275(1), the Development Action–Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY), and the implementation of various community infrastructure projects in tribal areas. The governor also reviewed the status of completed and ongoing projects.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Nagaland. Officials informed that currently there were three functional EMRSs in the state with a total enrolment of 751 students. Officials informed that all three schools recorded a 100% pass percentage in the HSLC Examination 2026.
The governor was also briefed on the construction of new EMRS campuses in various districts and the challenges affecting their timely completion, including land-related issues, power and water connectivity, and approach roads.
The review meeting was attended by senior officials of the tribal affairs department and the governor’s secretariat.
