Nagaland Govt committed to peace, development: Governor

Kohima: Outlining the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government's priority in peace and development fronts, Governor Nikhil Kumar on Tuesday reiterated its commitment towards a peaceful settlement of the protracted Naga political conflict.

On the opening day of the budget session of the state assembly, the Governor told the members that his government was determined to find a just and honourable settlement to the long drawn political problem.

In his maiden address in the assembly, Kumar said the government has been playing the role of constructive facilitator in the on-going political dialogue between the Centre and the NSCN.

The Governor also lauded the roles of state level strategy group and district level coordination committees on law and order, NGOs, civil society groups, Churches and Forum for Naga Re-conciliation in creating comparative peace in the state.

Highlighting the government policies and programmes for creating physical and social infrastructure, generating employment and imparting skills to the Naga youth, the Governor said the government has been according utmost priority to creation of employment opportunities for youth both within the state and outside through capacity building and skill development.