Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has announced a new and important creative project for the state. On December 26, he said that the government is partnering with world-famous music composer A.R. Rahman to set up the “Naga International Studio.” Rio said this project will help young people in Nagaland develop their talent and also take Naga culture to the global stage. The Chief Minister made the announcement through a post on social media. He said the studio will become a centre for storytelling, music creation and other creative work. According to him, the idea is to give artistes and creators a place where they can learn, work and share their culture with the world. Rio also thanked A.R. Rahman for seeing the potential of Nagaland and for choosing to collaborate with the state.
The studio is expected to support musicians, filmmakers, writers, singers and many other artistes from Nagaland and the Northeast. Many young people currently leave the region to look for opportunities. With this project, they may be able to work closer to home while still getting exposure at the global level. Rio said the Naga International Studio will try to blend traditional Naga stories, songs and art forms with modern technology and production methods. This will help preserve the identity of the Naga people while also making the content easy for international audiences to understand and enjoy. Officials said the involvement of A.R. Rahman gives the project a strong global connection. Rahman is respected around the world for his music and creativity. Because of this, the studio may help make Nagaland an important cultural and creative destination in the future.
The project is also expected to support the local economy. It may create jobs, encourage entrepreneurship among young people and help build a stronger creative industry in the state. More details such as the exact location, investment and timeline are yet to be announced. However, many cultural groups, artistes and youth organisations have already welcomed the move. They believe this project could become a turning point for the creative sector in Nagaland and open new doors for local talent.
