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Coordinate for success of Hornbill Festival, Rio to stakeholders

Dimapur, Oct 13 (UNI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday called for coordinated efforts among government departments and local communities to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the 27th edition of the upcoming 10-day Hornbill Festival beginning on December 1.
Addressing a preparatory meeting of the festival at Kisama, the venue of the event, Rio underscored the importance of good roads, reliable power and water supply, security, traffic management, cleanliness, parking facilities and public conveniences.
He said he would convene a separate meeting with the departments concerned to discuss road-related issues.
He also called upon villages to take responsibility for keeping roads clean, particularly highways passing through or near their areas, and also directed all departments to designate nodal officers for the festival to ensure better coordination and timely action.
Emphasising the need for collective responsibility, Rio asked all departments and stakeholders to work hard and ensure that necessary arrangements are in place for the festival.
At the meeting, tourism minister Temjen Imna Along highlighted the growing popularity of
mini-Hornbill festivals and the increasing interest of foreign dignitaries in participating in the celebrations.
Commissioner and secretary, tourism, Kovi Meyase highlighted key logistical requirements, including water supply, sanitation, streamlining of vehicle passes and other arrangements
necessary for the smooth functioning of the festival.
During the meeting, the art and culture department outlined preparations relating to cultural troupes and tribal guests, while the youth resources and sports department highlighted planned activities, including the e-sports tournament.
Representatives of other line departments presented their proposed activities and preparations for
the festival.
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