In a move to strengthen planning for reliable and clean energy, the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) and WRI India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre, Kohima on January 7, 2026.
According to a DIPR report, NGISRSC and WRI India would work together to adopt the Energy Access Explorer (EAE), an open-source, interactive geospatial platform, adding it would help the state identify high-priority areas for clean energy interventions. EAE is the first digital public good to focus on climate-friendly energy transitions.
NGISRSC senior project director, Er. Mhathung Kithan said that the MoU marked the next step in state’s partnership with WRI India. He said this collaborative model strengthened transparency, shared responsibility and impact in inclusive planning for the sustainable development of Nagaland.
WRI India energy program executive director Bharath Jairaj said that the EAE offers a powerful way to move from intent to informed action. Beyond expanding energy access, Jairaj said EAE could guide the decarburization of critical public infrastructure, particularly in the health and education sectors, through the strategic deployment of decentralized renewable energy systems.
In doing so, he said it supports Nagaland’s development priorities while contributing to India’s broader goals of meeting half its energy needs from renewable by 2030 and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.”
The platform was launched in Nagaland in July 2023, and has also been developed for the States of Assam, Jharkhand and Mizoram. EAE can be utilized by Planners, Entrepreneurs, Government bodies, and Institutions.