Nagaland Minister meets JP Nadda, discusses key projects and funding

P Paiwang Konyak and Union Minister H&FW at New Delhi on February 9.

Kohima, February 9 (MExN): Nagaland Health & Family Welfare Minister, P Paiwang Konyak called on Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, JP Nadda at New Delhi on February 9.

During the meeting, Paiwang expressed his sincere appreciation to the Union Minister for his continued commitment towards the development of Nagaland’s eastern region, particularly for the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA).

In the course of the detailed discussions, the Minister briefed the Union Minister on ongoing infrastructure development initiatives under the State Programme Implementation Plan (SPIP), enhancement of the Resource Envelope, and the progress of academic and infrastructural activities at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (NIMSR) and Mon Medical College. He also acknowledged the Union Minister’s support in extending MBBS seats for students from Nagaland at the central level.

The two leaders further deliberated on key national health initiatives, including PM-ABHIM, the 15th Finance Commission grants, and the early utilisation of the National Health Mission (NHM) Resource Envelope to optimise future allocations and strengthen healthcare delivery in the State.



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