Nagaland Natural Resources

Rivers :

There are four main rivers flowing through Nagaland, these are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu and Jhanji.

Forests :

Nagaland is endowed with rich forest resources including various types of flora and fauna. About 20% of the total geographical area is under the cover of tropical and sub-tropical evergreen forests - including palms, bamboo and rattan as well as timber and mahogany forests. Recently some forest areas have been cleared for the purpose of Jhum cultivation. The forests of Nagaland also give shelter to a number of species of animals including elephants, leopards, and bears, many species of monkeys, sambar, deers, oxen and buffaloes. The great Indian Hornbill is one of the most famous birds found in the state.

Mineral :

It has been found that Nagaland is rich in mineral resources including coal, limestone, iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, and marble. But theses are yet to be explored.

The approximate reserve of Lime Stone is 1000 million tonnes and substantial reserves of Marble & Decorative Stone, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Nickle, Cobalt and Chromiun are available in Nagaland.