Overview
- Arriving in Dimapur, the DoNER Minister outlined a three-day schedule combining project launches with cultural engagements across Nagaland.
- He reiterated that 10% of the Centre’s gross budgetary support, exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore annually, is allocated to the eight Northeastern states.
- Foundation-stone ceremonies for DoNER-funded connectivity, infrastructure and livelihood projects are scheduled for December 5.
- Scindia plans to join the traditional stone-pulling at Touphema and attend the Hornbill Festival at Kisama as a special guest the same evening.
- Asked about a deleted DoNER video alleged to misuse Naga cultural elements, he said he was unaware of the matter and called any such error unfortunate.