Dignitaries during the concluding day of Military–Civil Fusion 2.0 Seminar 2026 in Kohima on October 9.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 9
A two day long Military-Civil Fusion 2.0 Seminar 2026, organised by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) under the aegis of Spear Corps, concluded at Kohima on October 9.
The two-day seminar sought to strengthen civil-military partnerships through shared understanding, institutional coordination and collaborative action towards a secure, resilient and future-ready Nagaland.
The seminar was conducted under the theme “From Dialogue to Delivery – Institutionalising Civil-Military Partnerships for a Future-Ready Nagaland.” The initiative builds upon the foundation laid during MCF 2025 and seeks to translate dialogue into coordinated, outcome-oriented action.
On the concluding day, Session-III on “Tourism & Youth Empowerment” brought together representatives from the Government of Nagaland and key stakeholders to deliberate on youth development, employment, entrepreneurship, tourism, disaster resilience and civil-military information sharing.
Zubemo Lotha Tsanglao, Additional Director, Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, highlighted the importance of youth skilling, employment opportunities, recruitment pathways and entrepreneurship in enhancing youth empowerment and socio-economic development.
Kovi Meyase, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Tourism, shared perspectives on promoting tourism as an engine of development, including issues related to permits and protocols, while emphasising the importance of carrying forward the legacy of the Battle of Kohima.
Dr Johnny Ruangmei, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), highlighted the importance of strengthening joint disaster preparedness, resilience, emergency response and inter-agency coordination.
Arenla Jamir, Principal Secretary, Information Technology & Communication, Government of Nagaland, emphasised the need for an effective data and information-sharing architecture between civil and military systems to enhance coordination and facilitate timely response.
The deliberations provided a common platform for exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices, reinforcing the importance of inter-agency coordination, joint planning, information sharing and institutional partnerships in addressing emerging challenges and harnessing opportunities for development.
The seminar concluded with the Deputy Inspector General, Assam Rifles (North), felicitating the speakers by presenting mementos in recognition of their valuable contribution to the seminar.
The two-day deliberations reaffirmed the commitment towards moving “From Dialogue to Delivery” and strengthening institutionalised civil-military partnerships through a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach for the long-term peace, stability, resilience and prosperity of Nagaland.
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