5th December, 2025 (www.nokinketer.in): The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, began his three-day official tour of Nagaland with his arrival at Dimapur Airport on 4th December 2025.

During the media interaction, Scindia was asked about the recently deleted video from the DoNER Ministry’s social media handle that was alleged to depict cultural misappropriation related to the GI tag of Naga King Chilli. Responding to the query, the minister clarified that he was not aware of the incident but stated that if such an error occurred, it was unfortunate.

Scindia’s visit to Nagaland includes a schedule focusing on development initiatives and cultural engagements. On December 5, he is expected to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony for multiple DoNER-funded projects aimed at boosting connectivity, infrastructure, and livelihood opportunities in the state. Later, he is expected to participate in the traditional stone-pulling ceremony at Touphema village. In the evening, the Union Minister will grace the Hornbill Festival at Kisama as a special guest, where he is likely to witness cultural performances, traditional displays, and various exhibitions highlighting the heritage of the Naga tribes.

On December 6, Scindia will visit the Heirloom Naga Centre at Sovima, where he will interact with artisans and review initiatives that promote traditional crafts, sustainable village industries, and livelihood programmes led by local communities. This visit will mark the culmination of his three-day tour.