Nagaland Industries department organises workshop UNNATI 2024

Lipongse Thongtsar and resource persons along with the participants during a workshop-cum-capacity building programme on UNNATI 2024 in Kohima on April 24.

• DIMAPUR — The Directorate of Industries and Commerce, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Project Implementation Unit), organised a workshop-cum-capacity building program on UNNATI 2024 on April 24.
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• An update from the department stated the event brought together officials, investors and stakeholders to discuss the scheme's benefits and implementation.
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• Key highlights of the event in the first session included a special address by Y Lipongse Thongtsar, additional director of Industries and Commerce, who emphasized on the importance of the UNNATI scheme in promoting industrial growth in Nagaland, while insightful introduction to the UNNATI 2024 scheme was delivered by Hudaibia Nafis Khan, consultant of DPIIT, highlighting its key features and objectives.

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• It stated that a detailed overview of the registration and claim processes was delivered by Shubham Gupta, consultant of Project Management Unit (PMU), while a portal demo on the UNNATI 2024 scheme was conducted by Pavitra Rana, senior business analyst at Unnati'24 Scheme Portal Agency.
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• In session II, Pepenthung Lotha, consultant of Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at GT Bharat LLP, shared a success story of UNNATI registration and highlighted the benefits and opportunities available under the scheme, while Shubham Gupta, consultant of PMU, provided a detailed overview of the registration and claim processes, reinforcing the key takeaways from session I.
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• Pavitra Rana, senior business analyst at Unnati'24 Scheme Portal Agency, who delivered a comprehensive portal demo, showcased the functionality and ease of use of the UNNATI scheme portal.
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• Suresh Kumar Rai, AGM of SIDBI, Dimapur, has discussed financial aspects, including bank appraisal and detailed project reports (DPRs), crucial for securing funding for projects under the UNNATI scheme.
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• Ikheshe Kahoto, assistant director and master trainer of UNNATI, moderated session II, focusing on the needs of existing and potential investors
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• It stated that the workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to engage with officials and experts, gaining a clear understanding of the registration process, portal demo and financial aspects of the UNNATI scheme.
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• The event also marked a significant step towards promoting industrial growth and development in Nagaland.
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• It may be mentioned here that UNNATI scheme is a flagship programme aimed at promoting industrial growth and development in Nagaland. The scheme provides a range of benefits and opportunities for investors including financial support, technical assistance and market access.