Dimapur, Nov. 30 -- The central government has relaxed the Protected Area regime in Nagaland for the 10-day Hornbill Festival, commencing at Kisama near Kohima from December 1.
The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed this to the Nagaland chief secretary in a letter on November 29.
The letter acknowledged that the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival will have six partner countries and that tourism plays an important role in the economy of Nagaland, especially in generating livelihood and employment opportunities.
Noting that tourists from across the country and around the world are expected to visit Nagaland for the festival, it stated that partner countries will participate in various cultural events, business roundtables, and networking...