Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav urges year-round tourism, agricultural innovation and stronger grassroots governance during CMFPN interaction in Kohima
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DIMAPUR — Nagaland needs to look beyond the Hornbill Festival and develop tourism opportunities that can draw visitors throughout the year, Governor Nand Kishore Yadav said on Monday.
According to a Lok Bhavan press release, Yadav made the observation during an interaction with fellows of the Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme Nagaland (CMFPN) in Kohima, where he urged the young professionals to identify sectors that could create jobs, improve livelihoods and contribute to the state’s economy.
While acknowledging the Hornbill Festival’s role in putting Nagaland on the tourism map, the governor said there was scope to develop other attractions and build a more sustainable tourism sector that does not depend on a single annual event.
He also pointed to agriculture as an area with considerable potential, citing organic farming, coffee, rubber and other activities that could generate livelihoods and support economic growth.
Yadav encouraged the fellows to study the problems faced by farmers and come up with practical solutions through research and innovation, particularly those that could make a difference at the grassroots.
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The interaction also touched on the need to promote and protect indigenous products and traditional knowledge. The governor stressed the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in safeguarding local products as well as the economic interests of entrepreneurs and producers in the state.
Turning to governance, Yadav said that timely disposal of work, transparency, advance planning and dedication were essential to effective administration.
Drawing from his experience in public service, he advised the fellows to gain practical knowledge, study successful models elsewhere and assess what could be adapted to Nagaland.
“Your direction should be right. Do not merely imitate others. Think deeply, acquire practical knowledge and continuously explore opportunities to learn more,” he said.
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The governor also called for greater attention to healthcare at the grassroots, particularly the strengthening of institutions such as primary health centres and community health centres.
He said that the vision of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Nagaland could be achieved only through the collective participation and contribution of all sections of society.
The CMFPN is a flagship initiative of the state government implemented by the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN).
It seeks to strengthen governance through research, evidence-based policymaking and field engagement, with fellows placed in different government departments to assist in preparing policy briefs, research reports and developmental frameworks.
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