FOCUS Nagaland signs MoA with line departments

DIMAPUR — The handing over of assets under Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Framing System in the Northeast (FOCUS) Nagaland, and signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary & Chairman PSC, FOCUS-Nagaland, Dr. J Alam, in Kohima on Monday 30.

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and MD of FOCUS-Nagaland, Wezope Kenye, highlighted the event as the culmination of the project's six-year journey, emphasising that transferring assets to line departments ensures sustainability, a DIPR report stated.

He noted that the foundation is now set, and it's up to the departments to build upon it, appealing to them to continue supporting the farming community in Nagaland.

Chief Secretary, Dr. J Alam, in his concluding remarks, said that the FOCUS project's independent assessment and official feedback paint a promising picture compared to other Nagaland projects.

He encouraged departments to maximise resource utilisation and sustain, upscale, and expand projects for the people's benefit.

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Dr. Alam emphasised that the project's key takeaways are its resource persons and knowledge partners, which departments should leverage for future projects. He noted concerns about maintaining created assets and thanked partnered departments for their collaboration.

Earlier, handing over of assets under FOCUS-Nagaland and signing of MoA was done with Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Department of Cooperation and Department of Agriculture.

It may be mentioned that with the signing of the MoA, the line departments have accepted full responsibility for the assets, including up scaling, maintenance and future utilisation of the projects.

The agreements became effective as on 30 June 2025 upon execution by authorised representatives of both parties.

Manager, Gender & CI, Hraveine David presented a power point presentation on the expected roles of department post exit of FOCUS-Nagaland project.