A programme for inaugurating the New State Banquet hall was held at the Chief Minister’s residential complex, Kohima on July 29, 2020.
According to DIPR report, the state government, in a significant development, introduced a virtual programme for inaugurating the new State Banquet hall which was live streamed and telecast on Youtube and Facebook for the viewers to witness the inauguration as a protective measure to handle the pandemic.
In his inaugural speech, state chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that it was a remarkable day for the State to have a world class banquet hall. He said that the long dream of having a suitable and standard banquet hall could be achieved today ever since the idea of having a permanent banquet hall conceived in the year 2001. “At this time of achievement, we remember our pioneers for their contribution who brought our State this far building slowly but surely,” he said.
The chief minister acknowledged the PWDs and contractors for completing the hall at a time when a pandemic began. He said that it would be a privilege and moment of pride to invite the honored guest and other official ceremonies to be observed at the new banquet hall. Rio also said that it would give ample opportunities to the youth and talented people to exhibit and showcase their skill in music and arts etc.
Concluding his address, Rio appreciated Team Nagaland – the department frontline workers, the stakeholders, NGOs, civil society groups, hohos, volunteers and particularly the churches for their prompt response and support to handle COVID-19.