Floral business can help women earn, improve their life: Kruse

NFGS 3-day exhibition-cum-sale of flowers underway at The Heritage 

Morung Express News 
Kohima | May 11 

With Mother's Day just around the corner and flowers starting to bloom at its best, the Naga Flower Grower's Society (NFGS) launched their 3 days exhibition cum sale of flowers today at The Heritage, Kohima. 

Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse opined that the most important aspect about growing flowers was giving women a way to earn, improve their life and dignity. 

Kruse said women also need to have a source of income as not everyone would have a government or private job and some also, despite being educated do not get the opportunity to do a full time job. 

She felt that it was time to train women more than before so that women can start and earn something at home to leverage one's livelihood and dignity. 

Lauding the flower growers in Nagaland as being very skilled and experienced, she at the same time assured to extend help and support to the society and called to work together to reach greater heights. 

Kaisa Rio, Advisor to NFGS expressed confidence that floriculture will get an impetus considering the potential it has in the market. Kaisa encouraged the growers to be consistent in rearing and caring of flowers and make it into a serious trade for Nagaland. 

She espoused confidence that through the concerted efforts of the Horticulture department and all concerned, floriculture will make a big impact on the economic growth of farmers.

President of NFGS, Sungtinaro Jamir informed The Morung Express that this edition, 24 flower stalls have been put up. A variety of flowers in potted, bouquet, fresh, dry etc are available. Saplings of different flowers, succulents, ferns, ornamental and seasonal plants are available on the three day sale. The society currently has 40-45 members. '

There were 2 categories for competition which included fresh flower arrangement and stall setup.  Earlier, Meyievino Theluo, NFGS Vice President was the chairperson and Temsula Pongen, General Secretary gave the vote of thanks.