New MSMEPCI Dimapur office to boost youth empowerment

DIMAPUR — Advisor of Transport and Technical Education Temjenmenba inaugurated the Micro, Small and Medium, Enterprises-Promotion Council of India (MSMEPCI) Dimapur office at Orchid Square, Indisen village, Dimapur, on Friday.

In his address, the advisor expressed hope that the opening of the new office in Dimapur would greatly benefit young people through various government schemes.

Temjenmenba noted that employment opportunities in the Nagaland government sector are already saturated, and the state is overburdened with jobs. To address this, the government has introduced multiple initiatives through departments like Skill Development and TAFMA to engage and empower the youth.

Highlighting India's demographic strength, he pointed out that the majority of the population is under 25—a trend also reflected in Nagaland.

And the Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is adaptive, innovative, entrepreneurial, technologically savvy, and inquisitive. This generation, he said, holds the potential to drive the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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He stressed the need for innovative interventions to equip the youth, with ventures like the MSME-DCI playing a vital role. While the government is working to attract investment from the private sector and PSUs, unique challenges such as landholding systems remain, he said.

Efforts like road construction to connect special economic zones are aimed at overcoming these hurdles, the advisor added.

Temjenmenba emphasised that government efforts alone cannot meet the aspirations of young people without the involvement of entities like MSME-DCI. Congratulating MSME-DCI for opening its branch in Dimapur, he said it would act as a bridge, bringing entrepreneurial youth, women, and people from all sections of society into the mainstream and ensuring they benefit from government schemes.

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Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, said that in the past, Naga people were known for their hard work, but today many youths shy away from labour and prefer only white-collar jobs.

With limited employment opportunities in Nagaland, not everyone can secure government vacancies. The way forward is to explore small, micro, and medium enterprises to build our economy, the DC said.

Chang also said that the government offers various programmes like the Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Scheme and centrally sponsored schemes, but to benefit, youths need proper skills and trades.

Banks in Dimapur are willing to provide loans, yet many young people face difficulties because past borrowers failed to repay. Often, applicants focus only on the subsidy portion of schemes without committing to the full loan, which makes sustainable entrepreneurship impossible, he added.

Vice chairman of Dimapur District (MSMEPCI), Sentimeren Jamir delivered the vote of thanks.