The state of Nagaland on its 53rd statehood day, a state known for scenic beauty and talented citizens will take the state to new heights of progress. It was on this day in 1963 that the Nagaland attained statehood as the 16th state of the Indian Union and second in North East after being bifurcated from Assam.

Some key facts About Nagaland

• Nagaland is a state in Northeast India. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur.
• Nagaland became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963.
• Nagaland is largely a mountainous state.
• Its range forms a natural barrier between Nagaland and Burma
• It has been suggested as the “falcon capital of the world”.
• Nagaland is known in India as the land of festivals.
• The diversity of people and tribes, each with their own culture and heritage, creates a year-long atmosphere of celebrations.
• Hornbill Festival was launched by the Government of Nagaland in December 2000 to encourage intertribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of the state.
• The festival is named after the hornbill bird, which is displayed in folklores in most of the states tribes.
• The Naga Hills rise from the Brahmaputra Valley.
• Nagaland state Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang, Governor, Padmanabha Acharya.