This was discussed here at a meeting between Planning Commission Deputy ChairmanMontek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister of NagalandNeiphiu Rio.

The commission had approved a plan size of Rs 2,300 crore in 2012-13.

“We have agreed on a plan size of Rs 2,000 crore, which is fully
funded. The growth rate is quite satisfactory in the last several years,
many innovative things are happening. We have particularly noted in the
agriculture sector, performance of Nagaland is very good, better than the national average,” Ahluwalia told reporters after the meeting.

He said to encourage agriculture sector development, physical
infrastructure, particularly, roads must get priority and the Commission
would help the state in accelerating road construction during 12th
plan.

“By September there will be a fresh look at the things
and then whatever problems or requirements we have pointed out, that
will be looked after so therefore we are happy,” Chief Minister Rio
said.

Rio said the 12th Plan has been formulated in tune with
the national approach. The planning process has been directed at
inclusive economic growth with special emphasis on agriculture and
allied sector, power, connectivity including air, surface and railway,
human resources development including skill development, development of
backward and under development areas and planned urban centres.

“The 12th Plan projection for growth is 10 per cent for the state. In
view of the encouraging trends during the 11th Plan especially the
growth in the secondary sector and the tertiary sector, the state will
endeavour to attract investment in economic activities that will
generate both higher growth and jobs,” he said.

In reply to a question on the border dispute with Assam, the Chief Minister said the settlement of Naga political issue is a top priority and the state will continue to work on it.