Nagaland Honored With Best State In Horticulture Award 2024

Award Details and Significance

• Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024 named Nagaland best state in horticulture
• Awards instituted in 2008 to recognize excellence in agriculture and rural development
• 15th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi
• Nagaland honored for innovative programs and policies in horticulture
• Positive impact on farmers' lives and rural communities highlighted

Nagaland's Key Achievements

• Geographical Indication (GI) registration for three horticultural crops: a) Naga Mircha (Naga Chili) b) Naga Tree Tomato c) Naga Sweet Cucumber
• Formation of 13 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to empower farmers
• 6,800 hectares brought under organic certification
• Focus on sustainable agriculture practices
• Improved market access and bargaining power for farmers

Award Reception and Dignitaries Present

• Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Nagaland's Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture, received the award
• Notable attendees: a) Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare

Impact and Future Prospects

• Enhanced farmer livelihoods through focus on high-value horticultural crops
• Contribution to rural economic growth and prosperity
• Promotion of environmental sustainability through organic farming
• Strengthened brand identity for Nagaland's agricultural products
• Opportunities for knowledge sharing with other states
• Potential to attract more investments in Nagaland's agricultural sector
• Motivation for further research and innovation in horticulture practices