Awareness on Startup Nagaland held in Pughoboto

Tiameren Chang speaking at the one-day awareness programme on Startup Nagaland in Pughoboto town on Thursday.

• DIMAPUR — The Pughoboto Sub-District Industries Centre (SDIC) organised a one-day awareness programme on Startup Nagaland on Thursday at the Government Higher Secondary School, Pughoboto, with the participation of students, teachers and government officials.
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• Speaking at the programme, the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Pughoboto, Tiameren Chang, lauded the initiative of the state government in promoting a startup ecosystem across the state. He stressed the need for local stakeholders to collaborate and support young innovators and business aspirants.
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• A DIPR report stated that a presentation was made by the SDIC functional manager (FM), Hekato K Jimo, who introduced the Startup Nagaland initiative and elaborated on the Nagaland Start-up Policy 2019–2023. He outlined the state’s vision to foster a vibrant startup culture by providing knowledge exchange, capacity building and policy support, along with access to funding for budding entrepreneurs.

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• He also explained that the Department of Industries and Commerce serves as the nodal agency to implement the policy with the overarching goal of positioning Nagaland as a model startup leader in the region. He stated that the policy aims to inspire the youth to become job creators rather than job seekers, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and innovation-driven economy.
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• Delivering the welcome address, the SDPO of Pughoboto, Hankiumong, emphasised the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship among the youth in rural and semi-urban areas.
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• The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Yesheli Achumi, LDA at SDIC Pughoboto.
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• Report stated that the awareness programme reflected the growing momentum for entrepreneurship in Nagaland and the efforts of local institutions to bridge the gap between policy and grassroots implementation.