Nagaland governor Jagdish Mukhi said Nagaland is facing an acute power deficit as the state generates only 26 MW against the peak requirement of around 115 MW.
Mukhi said the authorities should include power in the thrust areas while addressing the 70th plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Guwahati.
Governor Mukhi said the state government has submitted a proposal to NEC for construction of a 2.4 MW Duilumroi Hydro Ecelctric Power in Peren district for gap funding. He requested the NEC to consider sanctioning the project, saying power is critical for industrialisation and technological advancements and for overall economic development.
Besides, Mukhi highlighted that Nagaland is struggling with the problem of employability of the educated unemployed youth.
He also advised that capacity building and skill development in the region can give gainful employment to a large number of educated unemployed youth in various fields.
He further mentioned that the youth of today have high aspirations and expectations. And said, “When these aspirations are not met, frustration sets in and they are easily misled to take to crime and anti-national activities.”
“Most northeastern states are confronted with insurgent activities and if we are to usher in peace and development in the region, the youth must be provided with opportunities to lead productive lives," he added.
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