Kohima, December 7: Naval Pavilion has been set up by the Indian Navy as part of Indian Navy’s Outreach program at Hornbill Festival 2022, Kisama.
The focus of the stall is to provide local youth with information about the Indian Navy, its contribution to national security and the various opportunities for employment as officers and sailors.
In the first five days of the festival, the stall has been visited by over 4,500 visitors, according to sources.
A part of the stall was converted into an Audio Visual Room where movies highlighting the Indian Navy are being screened.
Virtual Reality headsets are also available which provide the viewer with a life-like experience and a 360o view of being on a ship (INS Kolkata) and an aircraft carrier (INS Vikramaditya). These sets were a great hit with the visitors.
Some interesting products exhibited at the venue are innovative solutions for Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. In addition, an Indigenization desk to interact with Industry/ Startups has also been set up.
The Naval Band with a total of 17 musician sailors is also performing at the Hornbill Festival from December 5 to 7.
The band has gained immense popularity amongst the local population.
Meanwhile, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff is currently in Nagaland in connection with Hornbill Festival 2022 and met Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on December 7.
