Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Nagaland for its strong focus on waste management and sustainability during this year’s Hornbill Festival, currently underway at Kisama Heritage Village.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister extended warm wishes to the people of Nagaland as the festival celebrates its vibrant 25-year milestone. Reflecting on his own visit to the festival a few years ago, PM Modi described it as a vibrant showcase of Naga culture and traditions and encouraged others to experience its unique charm.
“My best wishes for the ongoing Hornbill Festival and congratulations to the people of Nagaland on this lively festival completing 25 years,” he wrote. “I am also glad to see the focus on waste management and sustainability during this year’s festival. I have fond memories from my own visit to this Festival a few years ago and I urge others to visit it and experience the vibrancy of Naga culture.”
A Nagaland Tourism Department official highlighted that the Prime Minister’s recognition emphasizes the importance of blending cultural celebration with environmental consciousness, a key theme of this year’s festival.
Meanwhile, the much-awaited Hornbill Bamboo Carnival-2024, organized by the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), kicked off in style at the Bamboo Amphitheater, Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Sovima, Chümoukedima.
