INFRASTUCTURE

Transportation :

The major mode of transportation in Nagaland is by road. Pliable road network and State Highways link with all districts as well as far-flung areas. Nagaland is also connected to the rest of the country by National Highways. Development of roads specifically in the notified industrial zones is being accorded priority.

Dimapur, the commercial hub is also connected both by Rail as well as by Air. Efforts are also being made to extend the railway network to other interior parts of the state.

Telecommunication :

The telecommunication network in the state is growing at a rapid rate. With the up-gradation of the Dimapur Telecom District to that of a Telecom Circle headed by a Chief General Manager, the telecommunication services in the state is expected to improve further. The advent of Internet service has also linked this remote state with the global information highway.

Media :

International & National editions of Newspapers are available regularly. The local print media in both the English as well as the local dialect segment has also grown substantially. Further, easy access to almost all satellite broadcasts of all major international and national networks is available.

Hospitality :

Effort by both the private as well as state owned sectors in setting up decent hospitality facilities of high standard has now made it convenient for business travelers as well as tourists to visit the state without facing any accommodation problems.

Postal Services :

The state has a wide postal network with post offices spread throughout the state offering a wide range of value added services like satellite based money order services, courier & speed post services besides the other normal services.

Power :

The State is still dependent on the neighboring States of Meghalaya and Assam for its power requirement. With the commissioning of the 75MW Hydel Project at Doyang, 24MW Hydel Project at Likhimro and another 24KW Thermal Project the power availability in the state is expected to improve and supply of adequate power to industry available. Preliminary surveys have revealed the potential of generating 2000 MW in the Tizu-Zungki basin .

Industrial Growth Centre :

An Industrial Growth Centre with high standard infrastructure is being set up at Ganeshnagar near Dimapur. The Growth Centre would provide dedicated Power, sufficient water supply and communication facilities besides other facilities like banks, post offices, fire station, police station, etc in an industry friendly environment. The project is to be completed by the end of 2001-2002.

Industrial Estates :

Two Industrial Estates have been established at Dimapur. The Estates, managed by NIDC provides ready built Industrial Sheds at nominal rent to industrial units. Augmentation of the facilities at the Industrial estates is being considered. The Department has also established Mini Industrial Estates with ready built industrial sheds at Kiphire and Tizit.

Export Promotion Industrial Park :

An Export Promotion Industrial Park with state of the art and environment friendly industrial infrastructure and facilities is being set up at Ganeshnagar near Dimapur. The Park, spread over an area of around 80 acres and adjacent to the Industrial Growth Centre, would provide industrial plots as well as ready built Standard Design Factories, state of the art Convention Centre with hi-tech communication services, secretarial services, besides other facilities.