The Impressive TimesNagaland has been named the best state for horticulture at the renowned Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024. The award was granted to the state for its excellent work in implementing innovative horticultural development programs and policies that have favorably impacted the lives of a large number of farmers and rural residents in the state.
Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Nagaland’s Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture, accepted the award during the 15th Agriculture Leadership Conclave in New Delhi Friday evening. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, attended the event.
The annual awards were established in 2008 to recognize excellence and leadership roles played by individuals and organizations in the development of Indian agriculture and bringing about rural prosperity. The awards are given to recognize the efforts making significant contributions in agriculture, livestock, social and rural development.
Nagaland has achieved G.I registration of three horticultural crops viz., Naga Mircha, Naga Tree Tomato and Naga Sweet Cucumber. The Department of Horticulture has also mobilized the formation of 13 FPCs and so far an area of 6800 Ha were brought under Organic Certification.
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