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Hornbill Festival 2025: 26th Edition Opens Amid PAP Row

2 December 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSHornbill Festival2025: 26th EditionOpens Amid PAPRow2 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Nagaland inaugurated the 26th Hornbill Festival while the state and the Union government were at odds over the Protected Area Regime (PAP). This was the opening edition after the regime was brought back the previous December.

Key facts

  • Edition: 26th, held in Nagaland.
  • Organiser: the state tourism department.
  • Budget: ₹7 crore.
  • PAP states: Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
  • Permit: foreign nationals must obtain a special permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Background

  • The PAP was restored in the three states because of unrest in Manipur and in neighbouring Myanmar.
  • Nagaland had enjoyed eased restrictions from 2011 onwards, aimed at drawing tourists.

Significance

  • Hornbill is Nagaland’s flagship cultural event, presenting traditional music, dance, handicrafts and local food.
  • It works as a tourism driver for both Indian and overseas visitors.

Exam angle

  • Restriction regime in the news: Protected Area Regime (permit from MHA for foreigners).
  • Festival of Nagaland: Hornbill; 26th edition in this cycle.
  • Three PAP states to remember: Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.

Test yourself

1. Which authority issues the special permit that foreigners need under the Protected Area Regime covering Nagaland?

The notes state the permit comes from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2. The Hornbill Festival 2025 was which edition of the festival?

The notes call it the 26th edition.

3. What budget was set for the Hornbill Festival 2025 in Nagaland?

The state tourism department's budget was ₹7 crore.

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