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Jamir stresses on economic development Kohima: Goa governor and former Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir has stressed the need for economic reforms in Nagaland in the context of changing global economic scenario to ensure preservation of the state's natural environment in harmony with the unique tribal culture. Speaking as the chief guest at the silver jubliee celebration of the Ao Senden at Mokokchung yesterday, Mr Jamir outlined six thrust areas for building the foundation for economic development like tourism, handicrafts, horticulture, floriculture, sports and economic collaboration with the neighbouring states in the context of the Centre's ''Look East'' policy, which focussed economic development through commerce and trade with the neighbouring asian countries. He expressed sorrow over the continued killings and violence in Nagaland and said it was time to confront the truth about the causes and factors that has plunged the Naga society under fear psychosis today. The Goa governor said though nagas speak eloquently about unity and progress of all tribes yet on the contaary killings have been accepted as pride under the plea of continuing a political movement. This has created a serious problem among the people, he added. He said there is '' truth famine'' among the people and warned that if it continues to exist there can be no peace or progress. Nagaland leader of the opposition I.Imkong also spoke on the occasion.
