A Sunday reflection on public money, public service and the future of our youthRev Dr Chingmak ChangA state budget is more than a collection of figures. Nagaland has budgeted approximately Rs 7,856 crore for salaries, Rs 3,928 crore for pensions and Rs 1,443 crore for interest payments. A Public Salary Is a Public TrustRecent payroll data reportedly showed more than 1.23 lakh regular and non-regular government employees in Nagaland. At the same time, every public servant should recognise that public salary exists to serve the people. It is an invitation to ask whether more public money can be converted into productive assets, enterprises, livelihoods and hope.