HT Correspondent
DIMAPUR, Oct 11: Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said Nagaland is facing acute power deficit as the state generates only 26 MW against the peak requirement of around 115 MW.
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Addressing the 70th plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Guwahati on Sunday, Mukhi said the council should include power in the thrust areas.
He said the state government has submitted a proposal to NEC for construction of 2.4MW Duilumroi HEP in Peren district for gap funding. He urged the NEC to consider sanctioning the project, saying power is critical for industrialisation and technological advancements and for overall economic development, a Raj Bhavan release said.
Drawing the attention of the NEC to Nagaland-specific issues, Mukhi pointed out that Nagaland is struggling with the problem of employability of the educated unemployed youth.
He suggested that capacity building and skill development in the region can give gainful employment to a large number of educated unemployed youth in various fields.
Noting that the youth of today have high aspirations and expectations, Mukhi said, “When these aspirations are not met, frustration sets in and they are easily misled to take to crime and anti-national activities.”
He added, “Most northeastern states are confronted with insurgent activities and if we are to usher in peace and development in the region, the youth must be provided with opportunities to lead productive lives.”
