The state Tourism Policy 2024 was officially released by minister for Tourism, Higher Education Temjen Imna Along on March 20, during the coordination meeting with the officers and staff of the Tourism directorate. According to the department, the policy was approved by the state cabinet on February 9. The department said that the Tourism Policy, aims to facilitate infrastructural development, bolster promotion and marketing endeavours, and cultivate tourism awareness.
Central to the policy is the promotion of Nagaland as a sustainable destination, emphasizing community-centered tourism initiatives that prioritize the preservation of diverse cultural heritage and natural beauty, it said. These measures were set to be implemented immediately, signalling a concerted effort to elevate Nagaland’s tourism industry while preserving its unique identity and resources.