Nagaland Centre for Human Development and Information Technology (NCHD-IT)

NCHD&IT is actively involved in promoting livelihood development in Nagaland, leveraging the region's abundant bioresources, including medicinal and aromatic plants, spice crops, tea, rubber, oranges, pineapples, and more. Through collaborations with NABARD and SIDBI, it has facilitated the formation of around 300 Joint Liability Programmes in five districts of the state. These initiatives encourage the utilization of unused land for economic stability and encompass both short-term crops like Rabi and Kharif crops and long-term crops such as tea, rubber, black pepper, and large cardamom. In the Kiphire district, NCHD&IT has played a pivotal role in supporting cardamom cultivation, providing training and technical guidance to farmers, and even setting up a cardamom drying machine for local villages, contributing to the success of this effort.

NCHD&IT places a strong emphasis on capacity building within its organisation to ensure effective project management and result-oriented outcomes. It has taken proactive measures to equip its staff with the necessary skills and resources. This includes ongoing monitoring and capacity-building efforts, particularly for the project team. The team has received training in various aspects, including programme planning, implementation, documentation, reporting, community mobilization, networking, financial management, and human resource management. Periodic external training sessions and workshops further enhance their capabilities. NCHD&IT's work extends to improving the quality of education in schools and fostering community engagement, with learning centres employing child-friendly teaching and learning methods, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing educational processes and outcomes.

NCHD&IT plays a pivotal role in addressing the challenge of youth dropouts in the state by organising various skill development programmes. These initiatives aim to empower youths for self-employment opportunities through skill enhancement in areas like mobile repairing, computer hardware training, organic mushroom cultivation, detergent production, and more. The organisation has also facilitated job placements for many trainees, either by helping them establish their repair shops or find employment in existing ones. Additionally, NCHD&IT has formalized several Self Help Groups, establishing connections with the State Bank and enabling the sale of their products through various outlets. Currently, 10 self-help groups are thriving, engaged in sustainable income-generating activities, demonstrating the organization's commitment to fostering skill development and economic empowerment.

NCHD&IT plays a vital role in supporting underprivileged children in rural communities. Through baseline assessments, it identifies children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to continue their education or pursue short-term training. It has successfully reintegrated many children who had dropped out of school, providing them with essentials like school bags, water bottles, books, shoes, and uniforms, thereby enabling their return to school. Additionally, NCHD&IT extends assistance to children in need of medical treatment. The organisation has also established partnerships with educational institutions across the country, offering postgraduate courses and encouraging young graduates to pursue further education. Furthermore, it supports individuals already working by facilitating their enrollment in relevant educational programmes, fostering skill development and knowledge enhancement among the workforce.

NCHD&IT actively participates in the education sector, with a primary focus on Dimapur district in the state. Its key objective is to enhance the learning capacity of primary students and increase school enrollment. It strives to develop child-friendly curriculum materials through essential manuals. A notable initiative is the establishment of Special Learning Centers within Government schools, where primary students engage in two-hour learning sessions characterized by activity and joyful methods. This innovative approach has garnered an overwhelmingly positive response from the children. NCHD&IT also promotes co-curricular activities, such as the Vibrant Library concept, designed to create an inviting space for children with child-friendly books. Library sessions incorporate engaging activities like picture-talk, fishbowl discussions, recitals, storytelling, and more, enriching the learning experience for young learners.