CIH conducts floriculture training in Chümoukedima to promote flower production, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
DIMAPUR — The Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Medziphema, in collaboration with the district administration and Miqlat Ministry, organised a training programme on “Commercial Flower Production and Entrepreneurship: From Sapling to Market” at Miqlat Ministry, Seluophe village, Chümoukedima district, on November 4.
According to a DIPR report, the programme aimed to promote commercial floriculture as a viable livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunity by equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills to explore flower production as a sustainable source of income.
Founder of Gardanji, Jungsheinla Jamir, served as the resource person and shared her experience and expertise in flower production and entrepreneurship.
She guided participants through the various stages of developing flower cultivation into a business, from raising saplings to marketing the finished products.
Addressing the gathering, ADC Medziphema, P James Swu, highlighted the potential of floriculture as an income-generating activity and encouraged participants to take up flower cultivation as a means of livelihood and entrepreneurship.
He stressed the importance of utilising locally available resources and adopting sustainable agricultural practices to enhance economic opportunities.
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He also urged participants to take the training seriously and translate the knowledge gained into practical activities for self-reliance and economic growth.
The programme was conducted in two sessions.
The morning session focused on the fundamentals of commercial flower production, entrepreneurial opportunities in floriculture and the entire value chain, from selecting and nurturing planting materials to marketing the finished products.
This was followed by a practical, hands-on session that enabled participants to apply the knowledge gained during the formal training.
Altogether, around 35 participants attended the programme.