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Rio urges corporate India to explore Nagaland’s economic opportunities

Dimapur, Oct 27 (UNI) Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has urged corporate India to explore the state’s emerging economic opportunities.
Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural ceremony of the 13th edition of the One Purpose India Forum (OPIF) 2026 in New Delhi on Monday evening, Rio called for stronger partnerships between governments, businesses, civil society and communities to address development challenges.
The three-day forum, organised by CSRBOX, will conclude on Wednesday.
Highlighting Nagaland’s rich biodiversity, diverse cultures, living traditions and vibrant communities, Rio described the state as an emerging hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, music, arts and the creative economy.
He said the annual Hornbill Festival has become an internationally recognised celebration of Nagaland’s cultural identity, bringing together traditional heritage and contemporary creativity while connecting the State with the wider world.
Despite geographical challenges, infrastructure gaps, limited resources and an uncertain political environment, Rio said the people of Nagaland, particularly its youth, have continued to make significant contributions to nation-building.
He cited the achievements of Dr. Talimeren Ao, who captained India’s first Olympic football team at the 1948 London Olympics; filmmaker Theja Rio and his film Angh; para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema; and the Nagaland Madrigal Singers, who have brought recognition to the state and the country through their achievements.
These accomplishments, he said, demonstrate the immense potential of the people across many fields, particularly the creative economy, innovation and start-up entrepreneurship.
Rio urged the corporate sector to extend its support and forge collaborative partnerships toward the shared aspiration of building a developed India that leads the world.
Highlighting the role of the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) in facilitating engagement with corporates, investors and development partners, Rio said the state is working to connect its development priorities with organisations capable of providing expertise, resources and innovative solutions through the institutional mechanism.
He emphasised that the government alone cannot address every development challenge and that private-sector participation and philanthropic institutions have an important role in accelerating progress.
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