It's too much to ask for, but if only the rest of the country followed in Nagaland's footsteps. The state government there plays such a proactive role in promoting music that it has an entire department dedicated to it, called the Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA).

It plays a three-pronged role. One is to create content-driven events. Another is to build resources such as auditoriums, and studios where artistes can record. And the third is to liaison with sponsors and brands to ensure that musicians get their deserved remuneration. The state recognises music as a vital industry. That's not something that can be said of other, more prosperous regions.