A Development Strategy: AARON KIKON

One of the most viable alternative to industrialization for economic development is to invest in our rich cultural tradition and ways of life. Nagas have a rich and colourful tradition with a rich cultural heritage which is reflected in the many festivals and life styles. Besides the misty mountains and landscapes needs only adorning; forestation. Green villages and promotion of our rich cultural heritage and ways of life will result in inflow of tourist augmenting our economy.
The government needs to rethink its development strategy and policy initiatives by prioritizing construction of roads and electrification, linking of all established villages with internet connectivity. Each village must construct a traditional Morung (multipurpose Naga community dorm of yore) to serve as a museum, library, tourist lodge etc with technical collaboration of the Nagaland Bamboo mission for durability. The government should declare Nagaland as green village and embark on a massive tree (especially decorative/ornamental ones near or around the villages) plantation drive around the state. Construction of resorts/spas and hill stations around the state with emphasis on trekking, rock and mountain climbing, adventure sports etc.

Promotion of and preservation of our many legends, folklore and tales along with our historical places and sites will be able to garner and inspire interest about us. Investing in the people and in our rich traditional and cultural heritage will become a huge infrastructural asset for the people especially the rural mass to devise ways to augment their income in lieu of employment opportunities.