Kohima: Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Minister P. Paiwang Konyak on Saturday announced that the state government has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, seeking approval for the establishment of a new Greenfield AIIMS at Nagaki City in Chümoukedima district.
Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebration at Tseminyu, Konyak said the proposed premier medical institution would be established on approximately 200 acres of land at Nagaki City.
Highlighting the government’s public health initiatives, the minister said efforts were being intensified to achieve a TB-Free Nagaland in line with the National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Elimination.
In collaboration with the Department of Rural Development, 214 villages across the state were declared TB-Free on the occasion of World TB Day this year, he said.
Konyak also highlighted the government’s efforts towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and ensuring 100 per cent Ayushman card coverage among eligible citizens.
As part of this initiative, the Department of Health and Family Welfare launched the 100-Day Ayushman Student Coverage Mission across all districts in May 2026, he said.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the venue, Konyak hoisted the national flag and took the Rashtriya Salute. Two contingents — the 4th Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) and ex-servicemen from Tseminyu — participated in the parade.
The minister also presented district commendation awards to three recipients and inaugurated an exhibition stall as part of the Independence Day programme.