Rs 180 crore ready for education, health sectors: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio

DIMAPUR: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the state government has kept ready Rs 180 crore for development of education and health sectors in the underdeveloped areas of the state.

He said the money will be utilised through the department of under developed areas (DUDA) and that discussions will be held with the heads of departments on guidelines and priorities.

Rio was speaking at a programme after inaugurating a Bailey bridge over Zinki river in Kiphire district on Friday. Kiphire district falls under eastern Nagaland which is considered "underdeveloped" in the state.

The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation has been demanding a separate "Frontier State" comprising six districts of eastern Nagaland for lack of development.

Rio said completion of the bridge will bring multi-faceted progress for the people of the area.

He also informed about the upcoming funding programmes which will lift the economy and per capita income of the people.

He asked all concerned for judicious use of funds.

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