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Nagaland Governor urges protection of indigenous culture at Basant Utsav
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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Governor Nand Kishore Yadav highlighted the need to safeguard Nagaland’s indigenous traditions during the Basant Utsav ceremony.
During the Basant Utsav celebrations in Nagaland, Governor Nand Kishore Yadav addressed a gathering of tribal leaders, cultural activists and officials. He underscored the urgency of preserving the state’s rich indigenous heritage, which includes distinct languages, art forms and rituals passed down through generations.
The governor pointed out that rapid modernization and external influences pose a risk to these traditions, urging both government agencies and community groups to collaborate on documentation and promotion initiatives. He called for educational programs that integrate tribal knowledge and for festivals that showcase authentic cultural expressions.
Yadav also emphasized that safeguarding cultural identity is essential for social cohesion and economic development, especially in tourism. He appealed to policymakers to allocate resources for heritage conservation projects and to protect intellectual property rights of tribal artisans.
Local representatives welcomed the governor’s remarks, noting that recent efforts to revive traditional music and dance have gained momentum. They pledged to work closely with the state administration to ensure that the Basant Utsav continues to serve as a platform for cultural pride.
The address comes at a time when several northeastern states are reviewing cultural policies, reflecting a broader national focus on protecting India’s diverse indigenous communities.
The governor pointed out that rapid modernization and external influences pose a risk to these traditions, urging both government agencies and community groups to collaborate on documentation and promotion initiatives. He called for educational programs that integrate tribal knowledge and for festivals that showcase authentic cultural expressions.
Yadav also emphasized that safeguarding cultural identity is essential for social cohesion and economic development, especially in tourism. He appealed to policymakers to allocate resources for heritage conservation projects and to protect intellectual property rights of tribal artisans.
Local representatives welcomed the governor’s remarks, noting that recent efforts to revive traditional music and dance have gained momentum. They pledged to work closely with the state administration to ensure that the Basant Utsav continues to serve as a platform for cultural pride.
The address comes at a time when several northeastern states are reviewing cultural policies, reflecting a broader national focus on protecting India’s diverse indigenous communities.