Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Nagaland CM Urges Architects to Champion Safe, Sustainable Design
The Chief Minister of Nagaland spoke at the 25th anniversary of the Association of Nagaland Architects.
He encouraged architects to focus on building safe and sustainable buildings.
He emphasized the importance of the construction sector for job creation and the economy.
He wants architects to blend traditional Naga styles with modern techniques.
Because the area is in Earthquake Zone 5, safety is a big concern.
He urged architects to train local workers to build a stronger economy and create buildings that are safe and that the community can be proud of.
Nagaland's Chief Minister spoke at the ANA's 25th-anniversary celebration.
He emphasized the importance of safe, sustainable, and locally-rooted architecture.
Rio highlighted the construction sector's role in job creation and economic growth.
He praised ANA's early work on development controls and building bye-laws.
The CM encouraged training of local workers in new and sustainable techniques.
- Who
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio
- What
- Urged architects to prioritize safe, sustainable, and locally rooted architecture.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chümoukedima, Nagaland
- Why
- To promote economic growth and create a resilient built environment.
- Event
- 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Association of Nagaland Architects (ANA)
- Theme
- Celebrating Community, Nurturing Creativity
- Location
- Chümoukedima, Nagaland
- Key Speaker
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio
- Focus
- Safe, sustainable, and locally rooted architecture
- Vulnerability
- Earthquake Zone 5