The Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland organized a one-day Tourism Awareness Training cum Sensitisation Programme at Lephori village on October 4.

The training aimed to create awareness on responsible tourism, build local capacity in tour operation and guiding, and explore the potential of homestay and community-based tourism in the region.

The programme was chaired by Lozhisie and began with an Invocation by Rev Disie Katiry, Pastor, Lephori Baptist Church.

Nyojitho Pojar, VCC, Lephori Village delivered the welcome note, followed by the keynote address by S Peter Trakha, Sr. Tourist Officer, Meluri.

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The technical sessions were conducted by Veshehü Kezo, Proprietor, Tribal Odyssey and General Secretary, Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) on ‘Introduction to Tourism and Tour Guiding’ and Vimeto Vakha, President, NTA and Proprietor, Adobe Venture on ‘Community Based Tourism’.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local youth of Lephori and Reguri villages and village stakeholders, highlighting the growing interest in tourism and promoting the region as an emerging destination in Nagaland.

Following the technical sessions, the stakeholders led the team to visit the recently inaugurated viewpoint inside the Khrokhropfü Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable and community-driven tourism across the state.