About NEIDA
The North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) is a not-for- profit organization and works in the North-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland since 2012. The overall goal of NEIDA is to improve the quality of lives of communities we work with. NEIDA has been promoted by the Tata Trusts and is one of the Associate Organization of the Trusts.
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Rural Livelihoods
Given the rich bio-diversity of the North-eastern region and high dependence of the population on its forest for meeting livelihood requirement, management and sustainable use cannot be overlooked.
Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
North eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland have their own unique water supply problems as most of the habitations are on hill tops and supplying water on the hills has always been a challenge. Additionally, due to the topography
Sports Promotion
Sports sector is developing in recent times and presents exciting career opportunity for youngsters aspiring to excel in sports, and individuals associated with sports and allied services.
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Healthy community through access to safe drinking water
A resident of Peren district, Thiuziuwiliu comes from a very humble family of eight, with a great passion to give back to society; she is a social worker who strives to bring about desirable changes in her community. Thiuziuwiliu (39) now works with Siolen, an SHG, formed in 2012 with the very principle of bringing Read More
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Restoring the Balance
A tribal community in Nagaland discovers a way to supplement their income while protecting and conserving their heritage Named after the river flowing alongside, Dzüleke village is a picturesque farming village nestled between evergreen mountains in Kohima district, Nagaland. It is home to about 30 Angami Naga households that dot the lush landscape. Traditionally a Read More
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Deyja Jath Women SHG: Getting socially and economically stronger
In 2018 a group of women from the Nyishi tribe from Jath village in Yachuli block in Arunachal Pradesh came together to form the Deyja Jath Women SHG after with an objective to inculcate the habit of savings and help each other when in need. The SHG members received several trainings on management of SHGs Read More
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Pigs and Livelihood
Backyard piggery is a common practice for most household in rural Nagaland mostly for domestic consumption during festivals or sold to meet cash requirement during emergencies. Mrs. Keku-u from Lasumi village in Phek district says “Meat is an integral part of a Naga meal”. She started rearing pigs since 1996 and tried to manage the Read More
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