DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor, Nand Kishore Yadav, chaired a review meeting with the Department of Women Resource Development (WRD) at Lok Bhavan, Kohima, on Monday.
According to DIPR report, the Governor reviewed major programmes being implemented by the department, including the Transformative Livelihood Intervention (TLI) Project, Protection and Promotion of Tribal Designs, Myki activities, Multi Training Centre, Integrated Development cum Resource Centre (IDRC), District Resource and Development Programme (DRDP) and various entrepreneurship and skill development initiatives benefiting women across the state.
The department also briefed the Governor on the proposed Myki Hub at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, aimed at providing permanent market avenues for women entrepreneurs, artisans and farmers while promoting traditional and contemporary products. Supported under the Chief Minister’s Innovative Programme Fund, the project is expected to be completed by November 2026.
The meeting further reviewed construction of Working Women Hostels in various districts under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) initiative, alongside ongoing efforts to expand women resource centres, strengthen livelihood interventions and enhance market linkages.
Highlighting challenges of limited financial resources and manpower, the department stressed the need for greater support to expand programmes aimed at improving women’s livelihoods.
Appreciating the department’s efforts, the Governor encouraged strengthening convergence with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of programmes and continuing to create sustainable economic opportunities for women across Nagaland.
