KOHIMA: The Nagaland Assembly passed the 2025–26 state budget of Rs 24,699.83 crore on Saturday by voice vote. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the budget on Thursday, and it was passed after the members approved the demand for grants of 82 departments for the next fiscal.
The Nagaland Appropriation (No. 3) Bill 2025 was also passed by the House. This bill authorizes the payment and appropriation of Rs 24,699.83 crore from and out of the state's consolidated fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Some of the new initiatives introduced in the budget include the Skill Mission, aiming to train 5,000 youth in self-employment and private-sector employment, with a special focus on emerging industries; the Living Morung Initiative for revitalizing and preserving Naga culture and traditions; the Solar Power Mission to address the state’s energy deficit; and a Drone Training Centre to offer job-linked training in drone technology for youth.
Some other initiatives are expanding banking access to unbanked blocks by supporting infrastructure development to facilitate bank branches, the Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme to develop future leaders of the state, introducing a fleet of 40 buses to improve transportation, and fast-tracking development in inter-state border areas.
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