In New Delhi on May 6, 2025, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio, and his delegation held discussions with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO's Department for Atomic Energy and Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Y. Patton, Home Minister of Nagaland, and Minister for Horticulture and Human Resource Development, Smt. Salhoutuonuo Kruse, were also part of the meeting.
The primary focus was on enhancing science and technology-oriented development in Nagaland through collaboration with central government initiatives. Discussion points included the expansion of science infrastructure in the state, encouraging startups and incubation centres, promoting scientific literacy among youth, utilizing geospatial technologies for planning and disaster management, and leveraging schemes from departments like Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy. Both parties also deliberated on administrative reforms including digital capacity building programs for officials.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the central government's priority in supporting innovation, scientific research, and technology-driven development across India's North East region as flagged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nagaland expressed appreciation for continued focus by the Government of India on the region. The Chief Minister sought further assistance specifically for skill enhancement, entrepreneurship promotion, and improved public grievance redressal mechanisms tailored to the regional context. Both leaderships agreed on the importance of sustained coordination between centre and state to effectively implement national development programs and tap into the full potential of Nagaland and other North Eastern states.
This meeting underscores collaborative efforts aimed at accelerating economic growth powered by science and technology in underdeveloped areas of India's North East region.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Atomic Energy: A department of the Government of India focused on atomic energy.
Department of Personnel Training DoPT: A department responsible for civil service capacity building.
North East: A region of India.
Nagaland: A state in North East India.
CentreState: Coordination between the central and state governments in India.
NKRPSM: A release identifier for the news article. Full form not present in given text.
Ministry of Science Technology: Government ministry responsible for science and technology.
Chief Minister of Nagaland: The head of the government of the state of Nagaland.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State Independent Charge for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
New Delhi: The location of the meeting between the ministers, and where Dr. Jitendra Singh is based.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the news release.
Shri Neiphiu Rio: Chief Minister of Nagaland.
Union Minister of State Independent Charge for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences: A ministerial portfolio held by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions: A ministerial portfolio held by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Shri Y. Patton: Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Nagaland.
Smt. Salhoutuonuo Kruse: Minister for Horticulture and Human Resource Development of Nagaland.
Government of India: The central government of India.
Northeast: A region of India, prioritized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
North Eastern region: A region of India which includes Nagaland.
Department of Science and Technology DST: A department of the Government of India focused on science and technology.
Department of Biotechnology DBT: A department of the Government of India focused on biotechnology.
Department of Space: A department of the Government of India focused on space.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Chief Minister of Nagaland Calls on Union Minister
Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi
“Centre Prioritising Science & Technology-Led
Growth in North East”, says Dr. Jitendra Singh
Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 6:35PM by PIB Delhi
NEW DELHI, May 6: Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio, called on Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO,
Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi today.
Shri Y. Patton, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Nagaland, and Smt. Salhoutuonuo Kruse,
Minister for Horticulture and Human Resource Development, also accompanied the Chief Minister during the
meeting.
The meeting focused on collaborative efforts to further accelerate development in Nagaland through key
initiatives of the Government of India, particularly in areas related to science and technology, administrative
reforms, and good governance.
Reiterating the highest priority given to the Northeast by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, Dr. Jitendra
Singh underlined the Centre’s priority to promote innovation, scientific research, and technology-driven
development in the North Eastern region. Discussions included the potential for expanding science and
technology infrastructure in the State, encouraging start-ups and incubation centres, and promoting scientific
temper among youth through programs of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and theDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT).
The Union Minister also apprised the Chief Minister about various schemes under the Department of Space
and Department of Atomic Energy that could be leveraged for development applications in remote and hilly
terrains, including the use of geospatial technology for planning, disaster management, and agricultural
productivity.
Matters related to administrative reforms and civil service capacity building were also discussed.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) is committed to enhancing
governance standards in the North East by conducting regular training, mid-career interventions, and digital
capacity building programmes for officials from the region.
The Chief Minister expressed appreciation for the Government of India’s continued focus on the North East
and conveyed Nagaland’s willingness to partner more actively in national missions. He sought further support
for skilling, entrepreneurship promotion, and public grievance redress mechanisms tailored for the region.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of sustained Centre-State coordination to ensure the effective
implementation of flagship initiatives and to unlock the full development potential of Nagaland and the wider
North Eastern region.
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