<P> Tourism experts contend that the state's uniqueness and strategic location in northeast India give Nagaland an advantage in tapping into the tourism sector for economic growth . The state has been extremely successful in promoting the Hornbill Festival, which attracts Indian and foreign tourists alike . The key thrusts of Nagaland's tourism are its rich culture, showcasing of history and wildlife . Tourism infrastructure is rapidly improving and experts contend this is no longer an issue as was in the past . Local initiatives and tourism pioneers are now beginning to promote a socially responsible tourism model involving participation of the councils, village elders, the church and the youth . </P> <P> After a gap of almost 20 years, Nagaland state Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang launched the resumption of oil exploration in Changpang and Tsori areas, under Wokha district in July 2014 . The exploration will be carried out by the Metropolitan Oil & Gas Pvt. Ltd . Zeliang has alleged failures and disputed payments made to the state made by previous explorer, the state owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). </P> <P> 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 . In addition, the state celebrates all the Christian festivities . Traditional tribe - related festivals revolve round agriculture, as a vast majority of the population of Nagaland is directly dependent on agriculture . Some of the significant festivals for each major tribe are: </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Tribe </Th> <Th> Festival </Th> <Th> Celebrated in </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Angami </Td> <Td> Sekrenyi </Td> <Td> February </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ao </Td> <Td> Moatsu, Tsungremong </Td> <Td> May, August </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Chakhesang </Td> <Td> Tsukhenyie, Sekrenyi </Td> <Td> April / May, January </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Chang </Td> <Td> Kundanglem, Nuknyu Lem </Td> <Td> April, July </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dimasa Kachari </Td> <Td> Bushu Jiba, </Td> <Td> January, April </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Khiamniungan </Td> <Td> Miu Festival, Tsokum </Td> <Td> May, October </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Konyak </Td> <Td> Aoleang Monyu, Lao - ong Mo </Td> <Td> April, September </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kuki </Td> <Td> Mimkut, Chavang kut </Td> <Td> January, November </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Lotha </Td> <Td> Tokhu Emong </Td> <Td> November </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Phom </Td> <Td> Monyu, Moha, Bongvum </Td> <Td> April, May, October </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Pochury </Td> <Td> Yemshe </Td> <Td> October </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rengma </Td> <Td> Ngadah </Td> <Td> November </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sangtam </Td> <Td> Amongmong </Td> <Td> September </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rongmei </Td> <Td> Gaan - ngai </Td> <Td> January </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sumi </Td> <Td> Ahuna, Tuluni </Td> <Td> November, July </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Yimchungru </Td> <Td> Metumniu, Tsungkamniu </Td> <Td> August, January </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Zeliang </Td> <Td> Hega, Langsimyi / Chaga Gadi, and Mileinyi </Td> <Td> February, October, March </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Before 1963 nagaland was the part of which state