Our Correspondent
Kisama | December 10
Nagaland Governor PB Acharya today released Nagaland Vision Document 2030 here during the closing ceremony of the Hornbill festival 2016.
Vision Nagaland 2030 envisages to chart a course to develop Nagaland where all the inhabitants have equitable access to the fruits of modern society wherein the state creates conditions favorable for the all round development of the people, fully integrated to the economy of the country and the world leveraging its unique geographical location to realize the benefits of the Act East policy.
It envisages transforming the economy of Nagaland from one, which is largely subsistence agriculture oriented to a more market oriented economy based on agriculture and commercial scale production leading to a vibrant economy with small-scale ancillary industries, service and small-scale industries.
It envisions inclusive development covering all districts of the state with generation of employment opportunities for all sections of the society especially of the educated class.
In his message in the vision document, Acharya lauded the efforts of the state government in bringing out documentation on Nagaland vision document 2030.
He stated that the state have to be a vibrant tourist destination with good accommodation and other proper facilities to showcase our beautiful land and cultural richness. “Let our Nagaland vision document 2030 be our guide for all round development of the state,” penned Acharya in his message.
Let us march ahead with dignity and confidence to work out the vision into a reality. Let our vision 2030 lead us to a self sufficient, strong, prosperous, peaceful and respectful Nagaland-Golden Nagaland, Acharya stated.
He stated that Nagaland’s organic agriculture produce, our fruit and vegetables demand good market, while “our bamboo, our flora, our flowers can have a brighter commercial market.”
He added that proper tapping of honey and its marketing can be a great source of economic strength for Kisans. “Our rich medicinal plants and shrubs require proper identification and motivation for commercial cultivation to support our Kisan’s economy.”
We have to have a focused export policy for our beautiful handlooms and handicrafts, he said adding our youth should also look to South East Asia for market.
“We need peace, unity and reforms with clear and unambiguous strategy. We need utmost efficiency besides creative and innovative mindset to realize our vision and to address any challenges,” Acharya stated.
Chief Minister TR Zeliang said, “Through this vision document, we are charting out the broad contours of our visions and dreams for the future of the state for the next 15 years or so. It outlines our visions on creating employment opportunities for our youth, on women empowerment, on improving the income and standard of living of the people in general, on improving connectivity within the state, and with the neighbouring countries etc.”
Zeliang also sought the cooperation of the Governor and also the people of Nagaland in taking forward and in implementing the Nagaland Vision 2030. It is only with the active involvement and cooperation of every citizen that these visions can be converted into a reality, he added.
