BAN-Industries Dept.-NIDC inspects industrial estate

The Commissioner & Secretary for Industries and Commerce Kekhrievor Kevichusa, DC Dimapur Sachin Jaiswal, Managing Director of Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC) Zuvito Waths, president of the Business Association of Nagas (BAN )Mongkum Jamir, department officials and BAN members inspected the Industrial Estate, Firing range Dimapur on 18th June 2022.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been occupying a good portion of the Industrial Estate and some industrial sheds for many years. The CRPF’s stay at the Industrial Estate was supposed to be temporary but the CRPF has extended their stay.

The continued occupation of the Industrial estate by the CRPF is a loss for Naga entrepreneurs who could have availed the industrial sheds at reasonable cost. A good number of employments can also be generated if industrial activity takes place.

The officials inspected the area and also met the CRPF Assistant Commandant in charge. BAN expressed the need for the occupied area to be vacated at the earliest. The department of Industries and Commerce assured to take appropriate steps in this regard.