Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh mentioned inclusive development is the key to India becoming a global energy.
Launching the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Tuesday (June 17, 2025), he urged the native youth to discover technology-driven agriculture as a possible profession path.
The occasion, held on the multi-purpose corridor, marked the start of a 15-day consciousness marketing campaign about tribal welfare schemes, overlaying 53 villages in seven blocks of the district, in honour of tribal icon Birsa Munda.
Noting the transformation of the Northeast within the final decade beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management, Mr. Singh mentioned Nagaland is a key associate in India’s development.
He affirmed the federal government’s dedication to inclusive development and known as the “end of historical neglect one of India’s biggest achievements”.
He reiterated that with youth participation, know-how, and group collaboration, Nagaland and the remainder of the Northeast would grow to be essential to the nation’s rise as a global energy.
Mr. Singh mentioned Wokha was a “land of plenty”, pointing to the district’s wealthy biodiversity.
He confused the formation of ladies’s self-help teams (SHGs) and guaranteed assist for key native calls for, in accordance to an official assertion.
Mr. Singh mentioned the calls for for freeway upgrades and the proposal for a brand new meeting constructing within the State must be taken up with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
At the programme, the Wokha Village Council urged the Minister to take steps to improve the Government High School to the next secondary faculty.
The Wokha Village Students’ Union raised issues with Mr. Singh about poor street connectivity, lack of native greater schooling establishments, and excessive unemployment fee within the district.
It famous the monetary burden on households who’re compelled to ship kids exterior the village for greater schooling.
The programme was attended by MLA Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe, and Adviser to CM Chumben Murry, amongst others.
Published – June 18, 2025 12:00 pm IST
