Archive · 10 Dec 2025
NEC Funds Nagaland Projects, Completes Fire Safety and Craft Initiatives
The North Eastern Council (NEC) gave Rs 4.78 crore to Nagaland in November 2023 for different projects.
These projects help with things like making places safer from fires, teaching new skills, and preserving local crafts.
The NEC also gave a total of Rs 56.22 crore to all eight states in the Northeast for various programs.
One important project that was finished is about building rainwater reservoirs to help fight fires near the borders with Assam and Manipur.
Another project that was completed is a center for making bamboo crafts in Sovima village.
These projects aim to improve safety, skills, and cultural heritage in Nagaland.
NEC released Rs 4.78 crore for Nagaland in November 2023 for various development programs.
Total funding of Rs 56.22 crore was allocated for projects across all eight North Eastern States.
The 'Rain Water Reservoir for Fire Safety and Skill Training Centre' project was completed, enhancing fire safety infrastructure in border areas.
The project includes constructing rainwater harvesting reservoirs in Dimapur and Khuzama for reliable water sources for fire-fighting.
The Bamboo Based Craft Concentration Centre in Sovima village, Chumoukedima, was completed at a cost of Rs 4.48 crore.
- Who
- North Eastern Council (NEC)
- What
- Funding release and project completion for Nagaland
- When
- November 2023
- Where
- Nagaland, North Eastern States
- Why
- To support development programs, fire safety, and cultural preservation
- Funding Released
- Rs 4.78 crore
- Total Funding for Northeast
- Rs 56.22 crore
- Fire Safety Project Cost
- Rs 381.795 lakh
- Craft Centre Cost
- Rs 4.48 crore
- Project Completion Month
- November 2023
- Fire Safety Project Locations
- Dimapur (Assam border) and Khuzama (Manipur border)
- Craft Centre Location
- Sovima village, Chumoukedima