Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Nagaland Boosts Education, Sports With New Infrastructure
The government in Nagaland is investing in schools and sports facilities.
New Lighthouse Schools are being built to be great places for kids to learn.
The project, backed by the World Bank, includes facilities in multiple districts.
The government is also opening new sports centers, like wrestling facilities and mini stadiums.
These projects aim to improve education and sports, offering better opportunities for young people.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio launched multiple education and sports projects.
Nine new Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) were virtually inaugurated across several districts.
The LSCs are part of the World Bank-backed Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR).
The total cost for the 16 LSCs is estimated at Rs 198.57 crore.
Six sports and recreational infrastructure projects were inaugurated, including wrestling facilities and mini stadiums.
- Who
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio
- What
- Nagaland CM launched education and sports projects.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Across nine districts in Nagaland
- Why
- To transform classrooms, teaching methods, and provide sports and recreational facilities.
- State
- Nagaland
- Initiator
- Neiphiu Rio
- Project Name
- Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs)
- Total LSCs
- 16
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 198.57 crore
- Funding Partner
- World Bank
