DREAM Nagaland campaign reaches half-way mark

Published on May 16, 2025

DIMAPUR — The DREAM Nagaland (Disability Research, Empowerment and Accessibility Mission) campaign has reached the halfway mark in its statewide journey to collect stories, data and insights from Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and their caregivers.
An update from NagaEd stated that the survey has been successfully rolled out in 10 districts, gathering almost 200+ responses from across rural and urban areas as on Friday.
The campaign is being conducted in collaboration between the Directorate of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, NagaEd and a network of dedicated community partners.

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The campaign in Kohima, Peren, Tseminyu, Meluri, Zunheboto and Kiphire district is being conducted in partnership with Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF), while in Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima with Prodigals’ Home and in Mokokchung with Mokokchung District Disabled Forum.
The campaign witnessed a strong desire among PwDs to access skill development and employment opportunities, persistent gaps in awareness of government schemes, challenges with accessibility, mobility and inclusive infrastructure, while the caregivers have expressed the need for training and economic support systems.
“These voices are powerful and urgent. We’re deeply moved by the honesty and hope shared in every conversation. The work ahead is clear—we must design systems that reflect real needs,” said Aonok Aier, senior project manager of NagaEd.
As the survey expands to the remaining districts, the DREAM team has called upon the PwDs, caregivers and families for active participation to ensure that their perspectives shape Nagaland’s future policies and programmes for inclusion.