Tourism logo competition result declaration on Sept 27
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 26
The selection of the state’s tourism department logo competition took place here today at the Tourism Directorate office. Altogether, 96 entries received from various parts of the country. It will be judged by five panel of judge.
The result will be declared on September 27 during the observance of World Tourism Day in Kohima. The selected (best) logo will win a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh. Ten consolation prize winners will also receive Rs. 10,000 each.
In a brief function held before the start of the selection process, Parliamentary Secretary for tourism C. Apok Jamir said the state’s tourism department logo competition has been necessitated after getting the view and suggestions from many quarters. He thanked all the participants for showing keen interest and putting tireless effort in coming up with their designs. Through this, Nagaland tourism can project its vibrancy to the rest of the world, he said.
Meanwhile, the department will be observing World Tourism Day under the theme ‘Tourism for all’ on September 27 at 12:00 noon at Directorate of Tourism, Kohima.
Merentoshi R. Jamir, MLA and advisor to Chief Minister will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
Angau I. Thou, secretary tourism Nagaland will also speak on the occasion. The function will be chaired by K.T. Thomas, Additional Director (HoD) tourism while vote of thanks will be proposed by Akhale V. Khamo, Deputy Director Tourism.
