Kohima, January 25 (MExN): Director of Horticulture Department, Nagaland Dr R Elithung Lotha on Friday launched “MK Nursery” at Liezocha Dzudza village, toward Dimapur road near bypass junction.
Lauding the efforts of the owners of the Nursery- Khrielievi Chüsi and Mele Nakhro, Dr Lotha said the state’s strength is horticulture as the climatic and soil condition favors growth of varieties of plants, including ornamental and medicinal.
Stating that the department is seriously focused on horticulture development, he assured to provide technological assistance in promoting horticulture activities by aspiring entrepreneurs.
Dr Lotha was accompanied by Deputy Director Jerry Patton.
“Agriculture being the mainstay of Nagaland, most people depends on terrace cultivation without giving much importance in the horticulture sector. But with a view to create awareness about the scope of horti products, we have come up with this idea of nursery,” said Khrielievi Chusi.
The geographical conditions offer tremendous scope for horticulture development in the state to create so many avenue but our people were not aware of it, he said.
This project is to create awareness and encourage the youngsters and to help the villagers to sell their flowers and also train them on how to plant variety of seedling at the right time. Every plant and flower that can grow in other parts of the world can be sustained in our land without applying further fertilizer or technology, he said.
