Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio formally inaugurated the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo at NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima on 28th August 2026. Speaking at the inauguration of the Tech X Gaming Expo 2026 (TXG Expo 2026) Dr. Neiphiu Rio said that the Expo marked the convergence of technology, gaming, innovation, education and the aspirations of Nagaland’s youth. He particularly highlighted the Kohima Time Trials of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, saying it was the first time the national talent search had come to the Northeast. He said gaming and e-sports should not be viewed merely as recreational activities but as gateways to future careers in areas such as race engineering, game development, data analysis, streaming and digital content. Referring to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Rio said technology could help Nagaland overcome geographical constraints and connect its young talent with national and global opportunities without requiring them to leave the State. The Chief Minister highlighted several government initiatives in GIS, drone technology, e-sports, IT, start-ups and artificial intelligence, including the STPI centre in Kohima, the upcoming Nagaland Innovation Hub for Startups at Chumoukedima and the proposed AI Centre of Excellence. Rio also underlined the important role of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) in the digital age, saying communication today is not simply about disseminating government information but also about telling Nagaland’s story to the world. He said Nagaland has a remarkable story to tell through its culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, music, sports, innovation and young talent. Modern communication platforms, he said, must be used to ensure that the world sees not only the beauty and heritage of Nagaland but also the talent, innovation and aspirations of its people. DIPR is among the government departments working together with the Departments of School Education, Youth