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Unexploited natural
resources
• Nagaland has around 600 million metric tonnes of crude oil and more than 20 million
tonnes of hydrocarbon reserves, which are unexploited. Moreover, over 1000 million
tonnes of high chemical grade limestone reserves can be found in the eastern region.
Hydropower generation
potential
• Nagaland’s estimated hydropower generation potential is 1,000 MW, while the installed
capacity is 53.32 MW as of April 2013, presenting huge investment opportunities.
Bamboo and sericulture
• Bamboo is found extensively in Nagaland, with bamboo growing stock covering about 5.0
per cent of the total stock in the country. Nagaland also has enormous potential in raw silk
production, and it aims to increase silk production by five times to 1,700 MT over the 12th
Five-Year plan period (2012-17).
Floriculture and
horticulture
• The agro-climatic conditions in Nagaland provide commercial opportunities for floriculture
and horticulture. The state has 650 indigenous species of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Honey production in the state nearly tripled to 350 MT over 2007-12.
Source: Nagaland presentation to Planning Commission, 2013-14, Aranca Research
MT: Metric tonnes
• The engineering sector is delicensed; 100 per cent FDI is allowed in the sector
• Due to policy support, there was cumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion into the sector over April 2000 – February 2012, making up 8.6 per cent of total FDI into the country in that period
Growing demand Favourable location and
abundant resources
• Nagaland’s agro-climatic conditions favour agriculture, horticulture and forestry, offering immense potential in these areas.
• The state has considerable resources of natural minerals, petroleum and hydropower.
Institutional support
• The state provides institutional
support through various central and state government agencies viz., North East Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Nagaland Industrial Development Council.
Policy and infrastructure
• The state offers excellent policy and fiscal incentives for agro-based and forest-based industries, horticulture, food processing, mining, tourism and the handlooms and handicrafts sectors.
• Transport and communication connectivity is good. Industrial centres and special economic zones (SEZs) are being developed to enhance the marketability of products.
Availability of skilled labour
• Nagaland has a high literacy rate of 80.1 per cent. A majority of the population in the state speaks English, which is the official language of the state.
• The state has strong focus on technical and medical education.
2012-13
Hydro-
power
generation
capacity:
53.32 MW
Potential
The state’s
hydropower
potential is
1,000 MW
Advantage:
Nagaland
Nagaland is located in the Northeast of India. The state is
surrounded by Myanmar in the east, Arunachal Pradesh in
the north, Assam in the west, and Manipur in the south.
English is the official language and the medium of
education. Sixty different dialects of Sino-Tibetan language
are spoken in the state.
Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha, Mon and
Zunheboto are some of the key cities in the state.
Nagaland has four soil types: Inceptisols (66 per cent),
Ultisols (23.8 per cent), Entisols (7.3 per cent) and Alfisols
(2.9 per cent). The major crops of the state are paddy,
maize, sugarcane, potato and tea.
Parameters Nagaland
Capital Kohima
Geographical area (sq km) 16,579
Administrative districts (No) 11
Population density (persons per sq
km)* 119
Total population (million)* 1.9
Male population (million)* 1.0
Female population (million)* 0.9
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 931
Literacy rate (%)* 80.1
Sources: Government of Nagaland website, http://nagaland.nic.in,
*Provisional data – Census 2011
Parameter Nagaland All-States Source
Economy
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.14 100 Planning Commission Databook,
2012-13, current prices
Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 10.9 15.6 Planning Commission Databook,
2004-05 to 2012-13, current prices
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,179.8 1,414.2 Planning Commission Databook,
2012-13, current prices
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 116.8 225,133.1 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013
Wireless subscribers (No) 8,960,542^ 867,803,583 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,
as of March 2013
Broadband subscribers (No) 5,131 15,050,000** Ministry of Communications & Information
Technology, as of December 2012
National Highway length (Km) 494 79,116 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways,
as of March 2013
Airports (No) 1 133 Airports Authority of India
*Calculated in Indian rupee terms, **As of March 2013
^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Parameter Nagaland All-States Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 80.1 74.0 Provisional data – Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.1 21.8 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012
Investment
Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 6.4 10,499.2 CMIE (2012-13)
Industrial Infrastructure
SEZs (No) 2 385 Notified as of March 2013, www.sezindia.nic.in
SRS: Sample Registration System, SEZ: Special Economic Zone
At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP)
of Nagaland was about US$ 2.5 billion in 2012-13*.
Nagaland’s GSDP increased at a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of around 10.9** per cent between 2004-05
and 2012-13*.
Source: Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13
*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms
GSDP of Nagaland at current prices (in US$ billion)
1.3 1.5 1.6
2.0 2.1 2.2
2.5 2.6 2.5
200
4-2
00
5
200
5-2
00
6
200
6-2
00
7
200
7-2
00
8
200
8-2
00
9
200
9-2
01
0
201
0-2
01
1
201
1-2
01
2
201
2-2
01
3*
CAGR
10.9%**
At current prices, the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) of
Nagaland was about US$ 2.3 billion in 2012-13*.
Nagaland’s NSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.9** per cent
between 2004-05 and 2012-13*.
Source: Planning Commission Databook, 2012–13
*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms
NSDP of Nagaland at current prices (in US$ billion)
1.2 1.4 1.5
1.9 1.9 2.0
2.3 2.4 2.3
200
4-2
00
5
200
5-2
00
6
200
6-2
00
7
200
7-2
00
8
200
8-2
00
9
200
9-2
01
0
201
0-2
01
1
201
1-2
01
2
201
2-2
01
3*
CAGR
10.9%**
The state’s per capita GSDP in 2012-13* was US$ 1,179.8
as compared to US$ 729.4 in 2004-05.
Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.7** per cent
between 2004-05 and 2012-13*.
Source: Planning Commission Databook, 2012–13
*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms
GSDP per capita of Nagaland at current prices
(in US$)
729.4
822.0 871.1 1,073.1
1,081.2 1,149.3
1,272.0 1,270.4
1,179.8
200
4-2
00
5
200
5-2
00
6
200
6-2
00
7
200
7-2
00
8
200
8-2
00
9
200
9-2
01
0
201
0-2
01
1
201
1-2
01
2
201
2-2
01
3*
CAGR
8.7%**
The state’s per capita NSDP in 2012-13* was US$ 1,096.1
as compared to US$ 677.2 in 2004-05.
The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.8** per cent
between 2004-05 and 2012-13*.
Source: Planning Commission Databook, 2012–13
*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms
NSDP per capita of Nagaland at current prices
(in US$)
677.2 763.1
807.6
993.7 1,006.5
1,060.2
1,177.0 1,177.7
1,096.1
200
4-2
00
5
200
5-2
00
6
200
6-2
00
7
200
7-2
00
8
200
8-2
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9
200
9-2
01
0
201
0-2
01
1
201
1-2
01
2
201
2-2
01
3*
CAGR
8.8%**
The secondary sector has been the fastest-growing sector,
expanding at a CAGR of 15.0* per cent from 2004-05 to
2012-13. It was driven by construction, manufacturing and
electricity, gas & water supply.
The tertiary sector expanded at a CAGR of 12.2* per cent
from 2004-05 to 2012-13, driven by trade, real estate,
banking, insurance, transport, communications and other
services. The primary sector expanded at a CAGR of 6.5*
per cent from 2004-05 to 2012-13.
In 2012-13, the tertiary sector contributed 57.6 per cent to
the state’s GSDP at current prices. It was followed by the
primary sector at 25.3 per cent and the secondary sector at
17.1 per cent.
Source: CMIE
*In Indian rupee terms
GSDP composition by sector (2012-13)
34.9% 25.3%
12.8% 17.1%
52.3% 57.6%
2004-05 2012-13
Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector
CAGR*
6.5%
12.2%
15.0%
Source: National Horticulture Board, NEDFi Databank
^Second advanced estimates, *As of 2011-12
Crop Annual production^
2012-13 (Tonnes)
Banana 80,000
Pineapple 85,000
Colocasia 48,490*
Ginger 36,000
Potato 32,000
Total cereals 531,860*
Total fruits 271,935
Total vegetables 205,740
Total pulses 36,460*
Agriculture contributes heavily to Nagaland’s economy. It
contributed 19.8 per cent to the GSDP of Nagaland in 2012-
13. Around 70.0 per cent of the population is engaged in the
agriculture sector.
Maize, sugarcane, paddy, banana, pineapple, ginger and
potato are some of the key agricultural products of the state.
In 2011-12, the total food grain production in the state was
570,440 tonnes. Rice accounts for 75 per cent of the total
food grain production and occupies around 70 per cent of
the total cultivated land.
In 2011-12, the total oilseeds production in the state was
68,120 tonnes.
Horticultural produce, agro-processing produce and
bamboo have high export potential. Bamboo cultivation is
now being commercialised.
Nagaland Food Private Limited has been established in
Dimapur Industrial Estate, which specialises in bamboo
shoot processing, pineapple, passion fruit and orange juice
processing.
According to the Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion (DIPP), the cumulative FDI inflows from April
2000 to March 2013 amounted to US$ 78 million*.
In 2012-13, total outstanding investments in the state were
around US$ 6.4 billion.
Investment in the services sector increased significantly,
with its share in the total outstanding investments rising
from 53.0 per cent in 2011-12 to 80.1 per cent in 2012-13.
The services sector was followed by the electricity sector,
which accounted for 13.3 per cent of the total outstanding
investments.
Source: CMIE
*FDI inflows for RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) Guwahati-
region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Break up of outstanding investments by sector
(2012-13)
80.1%
13.3%
6.4%
0.2%
Services
Electricity
Manufacturing
Mining
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
*As of March 2013
Road type Road length (km) – as of
March 2011
National highways 494*
State highways 763
Rural roads 22,095
Total road length 34,146
As of March 2013, Nagaland had 494 km of national
highways.
The state had 763 km of state highways and 22,095 km of
rural roads, as of March 2011.
The state is well connected with Assam and Manipur
through National Highway (NH)-61, NH-39, NH-36, NH-150
and NH-155.
Agencies maintaining roads in the state include the Public
Works Department (PWD) and Sewak (a Border Roads
Organisation of the Government of India).
Nagaland State Transport provides road transport across
Nagaland, covering 112 routes and 21,300 km, daily.
Under the Indian government’s North-eastern Region
Highway Development Program, 13 road improvement
projects costing around US$ 35.3 million were in progress in
the state as of December 2012.
In May 2013, the Indian government approved the 4-laning
of the Dimapur-Kohima section of NH-39. The project cost is
estimated at US$ 200.7 million.
The railway station at Dimapur connects Nagaland to rest
of the country via Assam.
Around 88 km of the Dimapur-Kohima railway project is in
the planning stage. The central government has
envisaged completing this US$ 156.5 million project by
2015.
Nagaland has one operational airport at Dimapur. A
second airport is being planned for Kohima.
Airport, Dimapur Railway station, Dimapur
As of May 2013, Nagaland had a total installed power
generation capacity of 116.8 MW. It consisted of 86.16 MW
under central utilities and 30.67 MW under state utilities.
Of the total installed power generation capacity, 53.32 MW
was contributed by hydropower, 34.84 MW was contributed
by thermal power and renewable power accounted for 28.67
MW of capacity.
The per capita power consumption was 218.0 kWh in the
state in 2009-10.
As of March 2013, the state had achieved 70.1 per cent of
village electrification.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
*As of May 2013
Installed power capacity (MW)
102.7 103.1 103.1 103.1
116.8 116.8
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14*
Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)
Wireless subscribers^ 8,960,542
Wire-line subscribers^ 189,884
BSNL subscribers 322,038*
Telephone exchanges 62*
Teledensity of BSNL subscribers (per
cent) 14.99*
Post offices 328**
Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, India Post,
Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13,
^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
*As of December 2012, **As of January 2013
As of December 2012, Nagaland has 64 telephone
exchanges. The service is provided through the Northeast-II
circle of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
As of December 2012, BSNL subscribers in the state
totalled 322,038.
Broadband service in the state is provided by Sify, BSNL,
Reliance, Tata Indicom and Airtel.
Department of Telecommunications is implementing a
scheme for augmentation, creation and management of the
intra-district SDHQ-DHQ OFC^ network in the state.
As of January 2013, the state had 328 post offices.
^SDHQ: Sub-District Headquarters, DHQ: District Headquarter,
OFC: Optical-Fibre Cable
Major telecom operators in Nagaland
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Bharti Airtel
Aircel Limited
Vodafone Essar
Reliance Communications
Tata Teleservices
Idea Cellular
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 25.3 million has been allocated for
roads/flyovers, parking lots and spaces and drainage/storm water drains development in Kohima. As of May 2013, 52 per
cent of the work was completed and the remainder is expected to be completed by 2014.
The City Development Plan of Kohima city has been approved by the central government and development works are
underway.
The North Eastern Region Urban Development Programme (NERUDP) Phase-I is being implemented by the Ministry of
Urban Development (MoUD) with financial assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB). It covers Kohima city in the
state.
Infrastructure development of Kohima city is underway with a funding of US$ 62.5 million from the Asian Development Bank.
It is to be implemented during the period 2008-2017 and will cover projects such as water supply, sewerage, solid waste
management, drainage and landslip protection, transportation, slum and community up-gradation.
The state earmarked a budgetary outlay of US$ 144.7 million for several urban development projects during the 12th Five
Year Plan.
Solid waste segregation and disposal is diligently being adhered to across the state.
Educational infrastructure (2011-12)
Universities 3
Colleges 56
Theological colleges 24
Industrial Training Institutes 8
Primary schools 2,350*
Upper primary schools 476*
Nagaland has a literacy rate of 80.1 per cent according to
the provisional data of Census 2011; the male literacy rate
is 83.3 per cent and the female literacy rate is 76.7 per cent.
The Nagaland University (NU) offers bachelors, masters
and doctoral degrees in science, humanities & education,
social science, engineering & technology and management.
Directorate of Technical Education was established in July
2009 to focus on technical education.
Major activities of the Department of Higher Education
include awarding scholarships, construction of academic
and other buildings, employing quality manpower and
providing them regular training. Budget of the department
for 2011-12 was US$ 13.85 million.
In May 2013, the state government signed an MoU with
Vision University, Republic of Korea, to upgrade the skills of
the youth and create new opportunities through student
exchange programs. Source: Department of Higher Education Annual Administrative
Report 2011-12, Government of Nagaland, Census 2011 (provisional data)
University Grants Commission, District Information System for Education (DISE) Analytical
Tables 2010-11, Planning Commission - Annual Report 2011-12, Government of India
*As of 2010-11,
MoU: Memorandum of Understanding
Literacy rates (%)
Literacy rate 80.1
Male literacy 83.3
Female literacy 76.7
Sources: Nagaland State Action Plan on Climate Change,
Government of Nagaland website, www.nagaland.nic.in
Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Government of India
*As of August 2011
Health indicators (2011)
Birth rate* 16.1
Death rate* 3.3
Infant mortality rate** 21
As of March 2012, the state had 11 district hospitals, 126
primary health centres, 396 sub-centres, 21 community
health centres and 11 mobile medical units.
As of August 2011, the state had 204 ayurvedic and
homeopathic dispensaries and hospitals.
Community participation in healthcare services has led to
better maintenance and up-gradation of medical
infrastructure in the state.
Sources: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2012
(www.censusindia.gov.in)
*Per thousand persons
**Per thousand live births
Health infrastructure (As of March 2012)
Sub-centres 396
Primary health centres 126
Community health centres 21
District hospitals 11
Ayurvedic and Homeopathic
dispensaries and hospitals 204*
Mobile medical units 11
Nagaland is home to 16 different tribes. Each tribe has its own weaving techniques, unique designs, colours, costumes and
accessories.
The tribal and war dances of the Naga people are unique to each clan and form an important part of their culture.
The customs and traditions of the Nagamese are intertwined with their agricultural cycle and festivals.
The annual Hornbill festival is a festive showcase of the rich culture and tradition and is celebrated for a period of seven days
in the first week of December.
The other festivals include Sekrenyi, Moatsu, Sukhrunhye Tsukhenye, Naknyulem, Tsokum, Mimkut, Bushu, etc.
Tourist locations in Nagaland include, Tizit, Chumukedima, Piphema, Zanibu Lake, Shilloi Lake, Dimapur, Kohima,
Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Kiphire, Wokha and Zunheboto.
The state government is building a multi-disciplinary sports complex at Dimapur at an estimated cost of US$ 21.2 million.
Furthermore, proposals to build tribal heritage centres in the state are also underway.
Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC) is
responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure
in the state.
Promoted by NIDC, the Export Promotion Industrial Park
(EPIP) at Dimapur has received formal approval as a
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for agro and food
processing.
A proposed multi-product SEZ spread across 400 hectares
in Dimapur has received formal approval.
An industrial growth centre (IGC) has been developed in
Ganeshnagar near Dimapur. It has supporting infrastructure
such as water supply system, bank, post office, police
station, etc.
Industrial infrastructure
• Border Trading Centre with Myanmar
• Exhibition facilities for national and international fairs
on handloom products
• Infrastructural development schemes for districts in
the “No Industry” category
Urban haats have been established in Dimapur, which
provide market outlets for various trades.
A mini tool-room and training centre has been established
at Dimapur.
The state has established various MSME industrial clusters,
mainly in Kohima, Wokha and Mokokchung districts.
An integrated infrastructure development centre (IIDC) was
inaugurated at Kiruphema in Kohima. The Longnak valley in
the Mokochung district is being considered for a similar
project.
North Eastern Industrial Consultants Ltd (NECON) was
established by financial institutions and banks to provide
assistance and professional services to entrepreneurs in
the state. NECON assists in preparation of project reports,
feasibility reports and surveys.
Industrial infrastructure Units
District industries centre (DIC) 11
Sub-DICs 6
International border trade centres 5
SEZ (agro & food processing) 1
Old industrial estate, Dimapur 1
New industrial estate, Dimapur 1
Mini industrial estates 2
Growth centres 6
Industrial zones 12
Sources: National Skill Development Corporation
SEZ: Special Economic Zone,
MSME: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The natural resources, climatic conditions and policy
incentives in Nagaland support investments in industries
related to bamboo, horticulture, sericulture, tourism and
agro-processing.
Other promising sectors in the state include paper and pulp
processing, minerals and mining, and petrochemicals.
The state adopted a cluster development approach,
developing the cluster areas in proximity to the resources.
Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC) is
responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in
the state.
An export promotion industrial park is located in Dimapur
and it provides industrial plots as well as ready to built
standard design factories, a state of the art convention
centre with hi-tech communication services and secretarial
services, besides other facilities.
Key industries in Nagaland
• Bamboo
• Agriculture and allied industries
• Horticulture
• Sericulture
• Minerals and mining
• Handloom and handicrafts
• Tourism
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises,
Government of India
MSME clusters in
Nagaland District Principal products Total units
Fabrication and general
engineering
Kohima
Grill, gate, shutter, welding
27
Mokokchung 25
Handloom cluster
Kohima Local loom, handloom 50
Longmisa, Mokokchung Cloths, cot, shawl, mekila 20
Bee-keeping Kohima Honey products 45
Cane & bamboo cluster Khar, Mokokchung Cane chair, table, bamboo mat,
basket, bag 25
Pottery cluster Changki, Mokokchung Pot, vase, decorative design items 15
Stone cluster Wokha Stone crushing, stone chips,
boulder 25
Nagaland’s bamboo growing stock, covering 448,000 ha of land and comprising 22 species, is about 5.0 per cent of the total
stock in the country. During the 11th Five-Year Plan period, the state harvested 4.5 million tonnes of bamboo under its mission
mode programmes.
Nagaland promotes bamboo processing as an enterprise, covering various applications such as food-based, medicinal
usage, handicraft, art, tiles and flooring.
Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) is the nodal office that coordinates with other offices for all bamboo-related
research, development and business applications.
NBDA set up Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre (NBRC) at Dimapur as a centre of excellence with the following objectives:
Function as information repository and facilitate technology and information transfer to enterprises.
Create awareness on the potential of bamboo.
Support bamboo farmers and entrepreneurs in building capacity.
In-house pilot bamboo processing units for training entrepreneurs.
The state has technology tie ups with several national and international agencies in the area of bamboo research and
application.
Nagaland has a rich wealth of flora and fauna. Favourable climatic and geographical conditions in the state offer tremendous
scope for floriculture.
Based on accessibility and agro-climatic conditions, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha and Dimapur districts have commercial
potential for floriculture.
The state harvested 1.5 million flowers in 2012-13, with roses accounting for more than one-fifth of the total harvest. Other
flowers cultivated in the state include gerbera, anthurium and orchids.
Several varieties of orchids are available in the state, offering significant investment potential.
Exotic and hybrid varieties of flowers are also being developed in Nagaland; the state is also home to the tallest
Rhododendron tree in the world.
The annual turnover of floriculture business in the state is estimated at around US$ 2 million.
Floriculture projects in Nagaland
• As part of the Floriculture Project at Satsuphen, Wokha, the ground is being harvested for quality liliums;
it is among the successful projects in the state.
• A low-cost lilium project has also been undertaken at Mokokchung, Chuchuyimpang.
• The Model Floriculture Centre for Roses and Carnations at Yisemyong produces world-class roses and
carnations, which are spread over an area of about 38 acres. The centre cultivates eight varieties of
carnations, namely Accardi, Master, Schabert, Diena, Star, Varna and Dalila.
• Niathu Garden in Kohima is known for cultivating lilium throughout the year.
• The floriculture project at Chumukedima, Dimapur, which is spread over an area of 4000 sq m, grows
around 40,000 anthurium plants of 11 varieties.
• Akruzo Putstire, Sovima, is the biggest anthurium grower in Nagaland.
Source: National Skill Development Corporation
Nagaland has a suitable climate for agricultural and horticultural produce. It supports multiple crops viz., rice, maize, millet,
gram, mustard, bean, sugarcane, rubber, tea, banana, pineapple, orange, jackfruit, pear, plum, passion fruit, litchi, mango,
lemon, sweet lime, potato, sweet potato, tapioca, tomato, pea, chilly, ginger, garlic, cardamom, etc.
Jhum cultivation (or shifting cultivation) is widely practised in Nagaland, however, crop yields are low under such cultivation.
There is potential for increasing capacity utilisation by adopting modern techniques.
The food and meat processing sector also provides immense potential for investment in Nagaland.
Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation has received approval for developing an Agro and Food Processing SEZ in
Dimapur.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has been established in Dimapur by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in order to
provide trainings to enhance skill sets of farmers, farm women, rural youth and school dropouts and to conduct field trials and
front-line demonstrations.
Forest area occupies 52 per cent of the state’s total land area. Out of the total land area of 1.7 million hectares, 93,231.4
hectares is irrigated. The state’s food grain production totalled 570,440 tonnes in 2011-12.
The state government has proposed an outlay of around US$ 406.8 million for agriculture and allied sectors development
during the 12th Five Year Plan.
NEDFI subsidises up to 25.0 per cent of the project cost (for project costs of up to US$ 54,861 for individuals and US$
109,721 for partnerships and companies) and arranges for soft loans to promote enterprises in the agri-business sector.
Source: Annual Plan 2013-14, Government of Nagaland,
Business Knowledge Resources, Government of India,
NEDFI: The North Eastern Development and Finance Corporation Ltd
Nagaland has immense potential to produce organic honey and pollen due to its rich biodiversity, traditional knowledge and
practice of beekeeping, and numerous honeybee species.
The state is estimated to have potential of producing 15,000 MT of honey and 100 MT of wax, which together could generate
an income of around US$ 100 million annually.
Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) was established in 2007 to promote honey production in the state.
NBHM has set up a honey processing unit at Dimapur and established 17 common facility centres in the state. Moreover, it
has been involved in training, survey studies and marketing of honey.
The mission has developed 33,000 bee colonies with honey production reaching 350 MT in 2011-12 from 120 MT in 2006-07.
The state aims to improve honey production to 1,000 MT by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan and 5,000 MT by 2020.
NBHM also plans to train 30,000 people and provide 400,000 beehives to increase production in the state.
Source: Annual Plan 2013-14, Government of Nagaland,
Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission
It is estimated that Nagaland has a potential for 1,000 MW of hydropower generation, but the installed hydropower generation
capacity in the state was 53.32 MW as of April 2013.
This provides an immense potential; investments are being invited by the state government in this area.
Under the central government’s initiative of installing 50,000 MW hydropower in India, Central Electricity Authority has
prepared a pre-feasibility report of three hydropower projects in Nagaland with a total capacity of 330 MW.
IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation has been mandated for setting up of two hydropower plants – Dikhu
Hydropower Project (120 MW) and Dzuza Hydropower Project (8 MW).
To exploit the huge potential for hydropower generation in the villages, the New And Renewable Energy Department of the
Government of Nagaland has identified 21 feasible sites for hydro projects at the micro- and mini-level.
The state government aims to commission 50 MW of hydro projects at the MSME scale by 2022.
Source: Government of Nagaland,
MSME: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Salubrious climate, green hills, criss-crossing rivers,
interspersed lakes, vibrant culture, colourful handicrafts and
weavings, and numerous festivals make Nagaland a tourist’s
paradise.
About 27,500 domestic and foreign tourists visited the state
during 2011.
Creation of tourist complexes, eco-tourism, adventure
tourism, ethnic culture tourism, health farms, hotels,
convention centres, tourist travel services, etc., are various
avenues for investment in the sector.
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has included 12
villages in Nagaland under the rural tourism scheme in order
to promote traditional rural art, craft, textile and culture.
The preferred tourist destinations in the state are Kohima,
Dimapur, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha, Kiphire,
Zunheboto, Phek, Peren, Mon and Tuensang.
Total tourist arrivals in Nagaland (in ‘000)
22.4 22.2
27.5
2009 2010 2011
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Nagaland’s IT policy aims to increase the use of IT in the industrial and government sectors.
With a high literacy rate, affordable cost, strong English-speaking population, improved telecommunications connectivity and
favourable climate, Nagaland is well poised to serve the IT industry.
In order to develop skilled manpower in IT, education and certifications from Department of Electronics Accreditation of
Computer Courses (DOEACC) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are provided through Community
Information Centres (CICs).
The IT policy also provides various incentives and concessions for investments in IT.
The Department of Information Technology & Communications of the Nagaland Government is engaged in the promotion and
management of information technology in the state. The department is undertaking development, operation and maintenance
of the Nagaland IT park project through public-private partnership (PPP).
The Department of Sericulture of Nagaland is mandated to popularise sericulture in rural areas, generate employment
opportunities, introduce and impart latest technologies on sericulture, support marketing of sericulture products and promote
exports of silk from Nagaland.
To facilitate operations at the district-level, the department has set up district sericulture offices in all the 11 districts of the
state.
Agro-climatic conditions in the state are conducive for development of sericulture. Mulberry, muga, eri, oak-tussar, and silk
are widely cultivated in Nagaland.
In 2011-12, the state produced around 297.5 metric tonnes (MT) of raw silk. The state aims to increase silk production to
1,700 MT over the 12th Five Year plan period.
In 2011-12, total mulberry plantation area was around 495 hectares in the state.
The handicraft and handloom sector in Nagaland has enormous growth potential due to the abundant availability of skilled
labour and raw materials, coupled with the rich cultural traditions the people. Handicraft and handloom products from the
state are renowned for their beauty and intricate design.
The varied ethnic handloom and crafts of Nagaland have a ready market in India and abroad.
Bamboo crafts are being promoted as a part of the Bamboo Policy of the state.
With the modern weaving equipments being popularised in Nagaland, the handloom sector is poised for growth in production
and trade.
Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, was established in 1979. Its primary objectives are
production development and promotion of handloom & handicrafts.
Coal, limestone, nickel, cobalt, chromium, magnetite,
copper, zinc, petroleum and natural gas are the major
minerals available in Nagaland.
The state has reserves/resources of coal in Borjan, Jhanzi-
Disai, Tiesang and Tiru Valley coalfields; iron ore
(magnetite), cobalt and nickeliferous chromite in Tuensang
district; and limestone in Phek and Tuensang districts.
This presents a huge untapped potential in the minerals and
petrochemicals industries.
Explorations are being carried out by Geology & Mining
Department, Geological Survey of India, Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (ONGC), Atomic Minerals Division and
Central Ground Water Board.
Reserves/resources of minerals in Nagaland
(as of March 2010)
Ore/mineral (Million tonnes)
Coal 315.4*
Cobalt ore 5
Chromite 3.2
Copper ore 2.0
Iron ore 5.2
Dunite 4.8
Limestone 1,037.8
Nickel ore 5
Source: Indian Bureau of Mines, *As of March 2011
The state has more than 1000 million tonnes of high chemical grade limestone reserves in the eastern region.
Around 600 million metric tonnes of crude oil and more than 20 million tonnes of hydrocarbon reserves underneath seven oil
belts are spread across five districts of Nagaland are unexploited.
These reserves provide opportunities for establishing mineral resource–based industries in the state.
Source: Indian Bureau of Mines
Nagaland has rich flora and fauna, which support various
medicinal plants. The agro-climatic conditions of Dimapur
Mokokchung, Phek and Tuensang districts are suitable for
growth and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
The state has identified 650 indigenous medicinal plants that
could be cultivated and processed, including aconitum ferox,
lemon grass, aconitum heterophyllum, aquilaria agallocha,
artemiszia annua, dioscorea floribunda, gloriosa superba,
hedychium spicatum, lycopodium clavatum, nardostachys
jatamansi, panax-pseudoginseng, picrorhiza kurron, piper
longum, piper nigrum, podophyllum hexunddrum,
pogostemon cablin, smilax china, tagetes minuta, taxuz
bacata and valeriana wallichii.
The Department of Land Resources Development has taken
up the programme for the development of medicinal and
aromatic plants through Bio-Resources Mission with a view
to encourage farmers for the cultivation of indigenous
medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) on a commercial basis.
To conserve and promote medicinal plants in the state, the
government has set up herbal gardens at Dimapur, Wokha,
Mon, Mokokchung and Kohima. During the 11th Five Year
Plan period, 4,230 hectares of medicinal and aromatic plants
were developed in the state.
Herbal garden at Dimapur, Nagaland
List of approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, industrial licenses Industries & Commerce Department
Permission for land use
Allotment of land Nagaland Industrial Development
Corporation Limited
Site environmental approval Nagaland Pollution Control Board
No-objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act
Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act Excise Department
Commercial taxes
Sanction of power
Department of Power Power feasibility
Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department
Water and sewerage clearance Public Health and Engineering Department
Water connection
Agency Contact information
Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region
258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, New Delhi- 110011 Phone: 91-11-23022400/01
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754 Website: mdoner.gov.in
Department of Industries & Commerce
Director of Industries & Commerce Upper Chandmari,
Kohima-797001, Nagaland Phone: 91-370-228001
Fax: 91-370-221368 E-mail: [email protected]
Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation
IDC House Dimapur - 797112, Nagaland
Fax: 91-3862-26473 Email: [email protected]
Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development
Corporation
Post Box No 31, Dimapur Nagaland
Phone: 91-3862-224 591
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Cost of land (per acre) US$ 50,000 to US$ 200,000 (in
Kohima and Dimapur) Industry sources
Hotel costs (per room per night) US$ 15 to US$ 100 State Tourism website
Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 100 to US$ 800 per month Industry sources
Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft
house) US$ 75 to US$ 300 per month Industry sources
Labour costs (minimum wages per
day)
Unskilled: US$ 1.8
Skilled: US$ 2.2 to US$ 2.4
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India
Nagaland Bamboo Policy 2004
• To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries in Nagaland.
• To promote ecological security and economic growth through development and utilisation of the
bamboo resources in the state. Read more
Objectives
North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007
• To promote the North-eastern region as an attractive investment destination through concessions
and incentives.
Read more
Objective
IT Policy of Nagaland 2004
• To develop Nagaland as a preferred IT destination by creating an enabling environment.
• To facilitate and support the creation of sound IT infrastructure and skilled human resources in
the state. Read more
Objectives
Nagaland State Industrial Policy 2000
• To facilitate rapid and sustained industrial development of the state.
• To enable entrepreneurs to generate substantial income and employment for the people of
Nagaland. Read more
Objectives
Average for the year
Year INR equivalent of one
US$
2004-05 44.95
2005-06 44.28
2006-07 45.28
2007-08 40.24
2008-09 45.91
2009-10 47.41
2010-11 45.57
2011-12 47.94
2012-13 54.31
Exchange rates
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