Scindia Pays Tribute at Kohima War Cemetery
Minister highlights cultural tourism, heritage preservation and community-led growth in Nagaland
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited the Kohima War Cemetery and paid homage to WWII soldiers.
- Called the site a symbol of courage and shared history, attracting global visitors.
- Visited the Garrison Café, appreciating its role in blending heritage with youth-driven cultural spaces.
- Will attend the Hornbill Festival, reinforcing Centre’s push for cultural tourism in the North East.
GG News Bureau
Kohima, 5th Dec: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited the Kohima War Cemetery on Thursday, paying homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in the historic Battle of Kohima during the Second World War.
He was received by local officials and representatives who accompanied him through the memorial, which he described as a profound symbol of courage, sacrifice and shared history. The cemetery continues to draw visitors from across India and abroad and remains one of the most important heritage landmarks in the North East.
Scindia later visited the Garrison Café, a cultural space inspired by wartime memories and rooted in Naga traditions. The café has emerged as a popular hub for youth, artists and tourists, blending heritage with contemporary entrepreneurship. The Minister enjoyed a cup of coffee and noted how such initiatives foster community engagement and strengthen local livelihoods. With Nagaland positioning coffee as its unique selling point, he said such spaces contribute meaningfully to the state’s evolving cultural identity.
The Minister will visit the Hornbill Festival tomorrow, one of India’s best-known celebrations of indigenous culture, craftsmanship and music. His visit underscores the Ministry’s focus on promoting cultural tourism and enhancing the socio-economic vibrancy of the North Eastern Region.
