The development industry in Nagaland has provided an impetus to the economic growth of this northeastern state of India. The proliferation of large-scale and medium-scale industries has helped to raise the standard of living of the local inhabitants of Nagaland.

Endowed with ideal infrastructure, Nagaland supports several industries. Some of the well-known industries of the state of Nagaland are:

1. Bamboo-related industries like plywood factories.
2. Cottage industries like spinning, weaving, and cane works.

The following industrial infrastructures are available for setting up industrial units in the state:

1. Old Industrial Estate and New Industrial Estate at Dimapur.
2. Mini Industrial Estates at Tizit (Mon) and Kiphire (Tuensang).
3. Growth Centres under ‘No-Industry District’ at Longleng and Noklak (Tuensang).
4. Growth Centres under DIC schemes at Chuchuyimlang (Mokokchung), Baghty (Wokha), and Saring (Mokokchung).

Projects under implementation:

1. Industrial Growth Centre, Ganeshnagar, Dimapur (Under PM’s new initiative).
2. Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Ganeshnagar, Dimapur.

Identified Industrial Zones:

1. Bhandari Sub-division
2. Dimapur Sub-division
3. Ghathashi Area
4. Industrial Growth Centre, Longleng
5. Industrial Growth Centre, Noklak
6. Mini Industrial Growth Centre, Viswema
7. New Industrial Growth Centre, Ganeshnagar
8. Tizit Sub-division
9. Wazeho Area
10. Tuli Area
11. Kiphire Sub-division
12. Longnak/Longtho Area

The Government aims to further develop industrial areas in other potential zones such as Naginimara-Tiru & Jalukie valley for balanced industrial development. Plans also include setting up IID Centres, Food Parks, IT Parks, and a chain of Cold Storages to attract investors and entrepreneurs.