IDAN likely to sign MoU for setting up eye care hospital

DIMAPUR — Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Indrayani Biotech and Sri Sankardeva Netralaya are likely to sign a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up an Eye Care Hospital in Nagaland.

This informed by IDAN after its second consultative meeting with various stakeholders and representatives in the fields of business and healthcare held on May 3.

“One of the highlights of the meeting was the possible signing of a tripartite MoU between Indrayani Biotech, Sri Sankardeva Netralaya, and IDAN to set up an eye care hospital in Nagaland,” an update from IDAN stated.

It mentioned that the meeting between IDAN, Indrayani Biotech, and Sri Sankardeva Netralayais was an outcome of the CSR Conclave, 2022, where the investor shared their interest in starting an eye care hospital in Nagaland. It added that after multiple discussions over the past few months, the investors were keen to sign a MoU with the government of Nagaland and looked forward to start work with the support of the government.

The IDAN chairman, Abu Metha, expressed believe that it would not only benefit the people of Nagaland in terms of providing advanced technology-backed expert care within the state but also boost employment.

In a meeting with the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI), the members highlighted the organisation’s strength and reach, their plan and shared their market insight and recommendations.

The team informed about its latest proposed event initiated together with Assam Chamber of Commerce to host the first North East Chamber of Commerce Meet with an objective to set up a federation to build a healthy business ecosystem across various states of Northeast region.

In a meeting with the Nagaland Flower Growers’ Society (NFGS), the chairman emphasised that it is time to convert the passion for flowers into a prosperous livelihood, employment generation, and contribute to the overall economy.

Continuation of consultative meeting at Vivor Hotel, Kohima on 3rd May 2023. Shri Abu Metha, Chairman IDAN met with various Orgs to understand their concerns & discuss possible partnerships. A productive discussions on investments in healthcare & opportunities in business areas. pic.twitter.com/5M5SyCPnci

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One of the key takeaways of the meeting was the need and potential of setting up a permanent flower market, which would not only provide permanent revenue to the growers but also act as a tourist attraction destination.

The meeting concluded with the Naga Private Practitioners’ Association (NPPA), wherein the chairman acknowledged the inputs and insight received and highlighted the need to work collaboratively as partners to address the ‘wealth drain’ due to a large number of patients moving out of the state seeking access to better healthcare.

Report stated that IDAN aims to continue the consultative meetings with various entities in the business and development ecosystem of Nagaland to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in the state.

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