Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister, Temjen Imna Along has stated that the proposed public-private partnership (PPP) model for Kisama Heritage Village is still at the initial paperwork stage, with consultations involving all stakeholders to be held before further decisions are taken.

Addressing the media on the sidelines of the inauguration of Polo Hotel Kohima on Saturday, Along said the government and the Tourism Department were preparing for the proposed arrangement under the leadership of Chief Minister, Dr Neiphiu Rio.

He said the high-powered committee led by the Chief Minister, along with the concerned line departments, would ensure proper consultations and discussions, adding that the views of all stakeholders would be taken into consideration before proceeding further.

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Along also announced that President of India, Droupadi Murmu has consented to attend the first day of the Hornbill Festival 2026 as chief guest. The opening day, December 1, also coincides with Nagaland Statehood Day.

On Polo Hotel Kohima, Along said the establishment also involved a PPP arrangement between the Tourism Department and Polo Group, under which the property had been leased to the company. He added that the hotel would be placed in the five-star category subject to the requisite classification and rating, while the modalities concerning government revenue had been outlined in the relevant documents.