The Global Network Group highlights the impact and future vision of the Atoqa Tea Factory and Estate in Niuland.
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DIMAPUR — Atoqa Tea Factory and Estate highlighted its operations and future plans in Niuland district during an address on Tuesday.
According to an update, the address was delivered by Global Network Group (GNG), Dimapur, through its General Manager Tonoto Zhimomi, in the presence of Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav, deputy commissioner of Niuland, along with other officials, dignitaries, and community leaders during the governor’s visit.
Atoqa Tea Factory and Estate, established in 2021, is a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)-based bought leaf tea factory, licensed by the Tea Board of India under the Government of India, with a licensed capacity of 5 lakh kilograms. The estate currently produces an average of 2–3 lakh kilograms annually and promotes tea cultivation in the district.
The estate supports 15 villages covering about 900 acres of plantation in the Niuland district and over 150 small tea growers, providing a livelihood to approximately 600–800 workers. The workforce largely comprises tribal women.
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As part of its expansion, the group has launched its in-house tea brand, North East Brews, with its product Nagaland Gold CTC Black Tea. Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia is associated with the brand as ambassador.
The group is also focusing on tourism. Under this initiative, Atoqa Tea Estate has developed “The Tea Courtyard", a 10,000 sq ft all-weather German hangar venue for corporate, public, and government events. Plans include construction of 15 cottage rooms by December, ahead of the Hornbill Festival, along with activities such as tea tasting and factory visits.
The group also announced plans to organise the Amur Falcon Festival at Nikhekhu village in early November to promote conservation and tourism.
The address highlighted tourism potential in the Niuland district and identified several sites, including Japan Kiyito Hill in Nikhekhu, a World War II site; the Kohoxu village waterfall; natural water bodies suitable for angling and water activities; Niuland Peak at Ghokuto village; and a cultural amphitheatre-cum-pavilion at the Nihokhu EAC ground. Development of coffee tourism was also proposed.
It stated that with infrastructure support, these locations could form a 2–3 day tourism circuit in the district.
The group acknowledged the support of Head GB Isawoto Zhimomi, village councils, and local leaders for facilitating operations.
It also highlighted the need for improved road connectivity to the district headquarters, particularly the 5 km stretch linking the highway to the Amur Falcon roosting site at Nikhekhu village, and better internal roads.
The group stated that detailed project reports will be submitted to the district administration for support to implement the initiatives. It also expressed appreciation to the deputy commissioner for attending the programme.