Dignitaries and others during sensitization programme for development of floriculture in mission mode in Kohima on July 30.
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Kohima, July 30 (MExN): The Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland, organised a ‘sensitisation programme on the development of floriculture in mission mode’ under Development (SRE) 2025-26 at the conference hall, Directorate of Horticulture, Kohima on July 30.
The programme was organised to sensitise the selected beneficiaries on the objectives, implementation strategy, and technical aspects of the mission, stated a press release received here.
The initiative aimed to promote commercial cultivation of Anthurium and Lilium, strengthen the floriculture sector, enhance farmers’ income through high-value floriculture, generate employment opportunities, and develop a sustainable market-oriented floriculture ecosystem in the State.
The project also provides technical guidance and handholding support to the beneficiaries for a period of three years to ensure successful establishment, cultivation and long term sustainability of the floriculture units with a buy back policy.
The programme was attended by officials of the Department, representatives of the Service Provider, M/s North Bengal Floritech, and selected beneficiaries from Kohima, Chümoukedima, Dimapur and Niuland districts.
Ayieno Hibo, Director of Horticulture, welcomed the participants and highlighted the Department's commitment to promoting floriculture as a viable enterprise. Delivering the keynote address, Akumla Chuba, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Horticulture, emphasised the immense potential of floriculture in creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and encouraged the beneficiaries to adopt scientific cultivation practices for successful implementation of the project.
During the technical session, experts from M/s North Bengal Floritech provided orientation on the cultivation, management, and post-planting care of Anthurium and Lilium. The interaction session provided an opportunity for beneficiaries to clarify their queries regarding the implementation of the project.
The programme concluded with closing remarks by Neisetuonuo Debbie, Deputy Director.
