and National Highway-39 which passes through the state from Dimapur via Kohima to Manipur.
This NH-39 is soon to be an international route under the Look East Policy of the central
government. The rest of the state is connected only with roads covering about 24,709 km, this
includes the NH-61 and state highways. The state is also inter-connected with postal services in
all district headquarters, telephone line and mobile services.
Tourism
With the opening of the state to the international tourists by relaxing the Restricted Area
Permit (RAP), a good number of foreign tourists as well as domestic tourists visit Nagaland
every year.
The Hornbill festival conceived by the Tourist Department and held in the first week of
December is an annual event where all tribes of the state come together to celebrate, exhibit and
sell their traditional wares, foodstuffs and crafts. Three traditional festivals, namely Sekrenyi at
Touphema in Kohima district (Feb), Monyu at Pongo in Longleng sub-division (April) and
Moatsu at Chuchuyimlang in Mokokchung district (May) have been identified as festival
destinations.
Music and dances are an intrinsic part of Naga life. Folk songs and ballads eulogizing
bravery, beauty, love, generosity, etc, are transmitted from generation to generation. Likewise
dancing is an important part of every festive occasion. Feasting, singing, dancing and merry-
making invariably accompany festivals. Name of the tribes and their festivals are Angami-
Sekrenyi, Ao-Moatsu, Chakhesang-Sukhrunye and Tsukhenye, Chang-Naknyulem,
Khiamniungan-Tsokum, Kuki-Mimkut, Konyak-Aoleang Monyu, Kachari-Bushu, Lotha-Tokhu
Emong, Phom-Monyu, Pochury-Yemshe, Rengma-Ngada, Sumi-Tuluni, Sangtam-Amongmong,
Yimchungru-Metemneo, and Zeliang-Meileingi/Hega Langsimngi/Chegagadi.
Industries
Under the ‘Year of Entrepreneur 2010’ Entrepreneur Awareness Programme was held in all
the (11) eleven districts of Nagaland. The state has set up 17 Citronella Demonstration Farms
(i.e. ‘Economic Plant’) all over the state. The Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development
Cooperation Ltd, Dimapur is the state owned corporation, which is responsible for the promotion
and marketing of handloom and handicraft products. An Industrial Growth Centre has been
established at Ganeshnagar, Dimapur to facilitate entrepreneurs and educated unemployed youth
to promote industries.
Relevant Website: www.nagaland.gov.in
Government
Governor : P. B. Acharya Chief Secretary : Tenjen Toy
Chief Minister : Neiphiu Rio Jurisdiction of : Falls under
High Court Guwahati High
Court.
Odisha