Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio visited the Media Facilitation Centre at Kisama on 3rd December 2024 as part of the ongoing Hornbill Festival 2024. The Centre set up by the Department of Information and Public Relations is a key initiative aimed at supporting journalist and media professionals covering the State’s premier cultural meet.
During the visit the Chief Minister interacted with media personnel and commended the Department of Information & Public Relations for creating a well-equipped hub for the press. The Centre provides high speed internet and dedicated workspace including coffee and snacks. It has been instrumental in helping media professionals covering the festival seamlessly.
The Chief Minister took the opportunity to inspect the facilities at the centre where he was also presented with a Hornbill Festival Media Kit.
Visited the Media Facilitation Centre at the #HornbillFestival. I express my sincere appreciation to the local, regional, and national media for their engaging and generous coverage of the Festival. Their efforts showcases Nagaland’s culture globally. pic.twitter.com/KoOiTyADgC
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) December 3, 2024
The special Media Kit was earlier on 1st December 2024, launched by the Advisor of Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen at the Media Facilitation Centre.
The Commemorative Media Kit, specially curated by the DIPR features contributions from various departments, each reflecting a unique promotion of the State’s local produce. The eco-friendly tote bag and stationery items were contributed by the Department of Information & Public Relations. The Department of Agriculture donated sticky foxtail millet packets, Department of Women Resource Development included an assortment of Myki products like gooseberries, pineapples, popped rice and local spices, Nagaland Bee Keeping & Honey Mission gave bottle of stingless honey. The Department of Industries & Commerce contributed specially crafted key chain and pen stand, Department of Sericulture gave Eri Cocoon Brooch. The Department of Health & Family Welfare assembled a first aid kit while the Department of Printing & Stationery provided customised note pads for the occasion. Fingerprint Nagaland, the officials print partner of the 2024 Hornbill Festival contributed a commemorative brooch.
