Business leaders discuss challenges in Phek district

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• Entrepreneurs gather at the Executives Summit 2025 in Pfutsero town on Saturday.

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• DIMAPUR — The Phek District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PDCCI), in collaboration with the Pfutsero Town Business Association (PTBA), hosted the Executives Summit 2025 at JBC, Pfutsero town, on the theme "Empowering business, driving economic growth".
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• According to a press statement, the summit brought together key business leaders, entrepreneurs, and town union representatives from across the district to deliberate on the current challenges and future strategies for building a resilient and sustainable local economy.
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• In his opening remarks, Vekusu Chuzho, president of PTBA and vice president of PDCCI, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, emphasising the importance of dialogue and unity in shaping the district's economic future.
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• The keynote address was delivered by Razoukhruyi Dozo, president of PDCCI, who highlighted the urgent need to support local enterprises, improve infrastructure, and dismantle barriers to entrepreneurship. He called for solidarity among business stakeholders to advocate for meaningful economic reforms in the region.
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• During the interactive discussion session, leaders from various town business unions, including the presidents of PTBA and the Chozuba Town Business Union, shared updates and concerns from their respective areas.

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• Key topics discussed included the ongoing burden of multiple taxation by various factions/groups in Nagaland and finding ways to tackle it; concerns over licensing fees imposed by town councils, with calls for transparency in their utilisation; strong discouragement of the tender system on essential goods and encouragement of positive competition among entrepreneurs; the need for greater accountability and regular attendance among government employees; and legal rights and regulatory protections for business establishments, with a focus on creating a safer, more supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
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• The PDCCI president also shared key updates from recent discussions held at the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) level and with the Government of Nagaland, particularly on matters related to the representation of urban local bodies (ULBs) and broader policy advocacy.