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Rio pushes for AIIMS, IIT, greenfield airport projects at NITI Aayog meet in New Delhi

Rio pushes for AIIMS, IIT, greenfield airport projects at NITI Aayog meet in New Delhi

Bhadra Gogoi / Jun 11, 2026, 23:58 IST

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Rio pushes for AIIMS, IIT, greenfield airport projects at NITI Aayog meet in New Delhi

Neiphiu Rio

Dimapur: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio highlighted the state’s development achievements, governance reforms and key infrastructure proposals at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Thursday.Addressing the meeting, Rio reaffirmed Nagaland's commitment toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He requested fiscal assistance and support for infrastructure projects, including the Foothill Road, a greenfield airport at Ciethu, establishment of IIT and AIIMS in Nagaland, development of Nagaki City, railway expansion projects, resumption of oil and natural gas exploration, inland waterways development, urban flyovers, promotion of agarwood cultivation and strengthening of power transmission infrastructure.

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About the AuthorBhadra Gogoi

Based in Dimapur, he has been reporting on Nagaland’s politics, society, and major events for the Times of India for more than four years, providing in-depth coverage and local insights that have made him a key chronicler of the state’s contemporary issues.

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