UNNATI 2024 tailored for Northeast: DC Mokokchung

January 15, 2025 4 Views No Comment

Mokokchung, January 15 (MExN): A district level awareness workshop on the Utter Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI 2024) and Export Awareness was organised by Department of Industries and Commerce at Sangtemla Multipurpose Hall, Mokokchung on January 14.

The workshop was grace by Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji as the special guest, stated a DIPR report.

The Heads of Offices in Mokokchung District, along with Administrative officers (Hq), held a meeting under the chairmanship of DC Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji at the DC’s Conference Hall, on January 14.

In his keynote address, the DC Mokokchung acknowledge the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Nagaland, such as geographical isolation and infrastructure constraints, which have historically hindered the implementation of national-level schemes.

He emphasised that UNNATI 2024 is tailored for the Northeast, urging participations to leverage its benefits. The DC stressed the transformative potential of the scheme in promoting entrepreneurship and improving the district and state’s economic standing.

In her welcome address, B Asangla, General Manager, District Industries Center (DIC), Mokokchung highlighted the challenges in Nagaland’s industrial development, citing infrastructural deficits as a significant barrier to progress. She described the UNNATI 2024 scheme, which targets Industrial growth and economic development in the northeastern states, aiming to foster entrepreneurship as a driver of growth. Asangla underscored the need for awareness to preach existing gaps and encourage broader participation in economic activities.

The workshop included a presentation on export procedures and documentation by Renbenthung Kikon, Inspector, DIC Mokokchung, and a session on the DAK Niryat Kendra by I Narola Jamir from the Post Office, Alichen. Nongsheba Lamliu, Functional Manager, DIC Mokokchung, elaborated on the benefits and opportunities under the UNNATI 2024 scheme.

The programme ended with an interactive session, moderated by Imsongmeren, Inspector from the Directorate of Industries and Commerce.