Call for More Participation from Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers Across the State

Kohima, Nagaland – The DREAM Nagaland (Disability Research, Empowerment and Accessibility Mission) campaign has reached the halfway mark in its statewide journey to collect stories, data, and insights from Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and their caregivers.

As of today, the survey has been successfully rolled out in 10 districts, gathering almost 200+ responses from across rural and urban areas. The initiative continues to gain momentum, thanks to strong collaboration between the Directorate of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, NagaEd, and a network of dedicated community partners.

District Coverage & Partner NGOs

Here’s a snapshot of current district outreach efforts:

• Kohima – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
  
• Peren – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
  
• Tseminyu – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
  
• Meluri – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
• Zunheboto – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
• Kiphire – Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
• Dimapur – Prodigals’ Home
• Niuland – Prodigals’ Home
• Chumukedima – Prodigals’ Home
• Mokokchung – Mokokchung District Disabled Forum

(Remaining districts will be covered in the upcoming days.)

Key Themes Emerging So Far

While analysis is ongoing, early trends show:

• A strong desire among PwDs to access skill development and employment opportunities
  
• Persistent gaps in awareness of government schemes
  
• Challenges with accessibility, mobility, and inclusive infrastructure
  
• Caregivers expressing the need for training and economic support systems
  

“These voices are powerful and urgent. We’re deeply moved by the honesty and hope shared in every conversation. The work ahead is clear—we must design systems that reflect real needs,” said Aonok Aier, Senior Project Manager, NagaEd.

Call to Action: We Need More Voices

As the survey expands to the remaining districts, the DREAM team is calling on:

• Persons with Disabilities
  
• Caregivers and families
  

to participate and ensure their perspectives shape Nagaland’s future policies and programs for inclusion.

📢 Take the survey today at 👉 https://www.dreamnagaland.com/

Every response brings us closer to a more inclusive and empowered Nagaland.

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