CM Neiphiu Rio virtually inaugurates 8 biofertiliser production units

Waste collection & transportation vehicles to 20 ULBs commissioned (reverse)

DIMAPUR — On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day celebrated at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually inaugurated eight biofertiliser production units in Zubza, Dimapur, Jalukie, Wokha, Zuketsa, Mokokchung, Longleng and Tizit.

Simultaneously, Advisor of Information & Public Relation and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen, virtually inaugurated two biofertiliser production units in Tuensang and Noklak, a DIPR report stated.

The Department of Soil & Water Conservation has set up biofertiliser production units at 10 locations across the state under the Soil Health and Fertility Scheme of PM-RKVY under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

These production units aim to promote sustainable agriculture by providing indigenous, cost-effective, eco-friendly biofertilisers and biopesticides to farmers across the state.

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On July 12, 2022, the Department signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya, for technology transfer of three products, namely CAU bioenhancer, CAU jhum bioenhancer, and Um-Met biopesticide.

Each unit has a yearly production capacity of 5,000 litre, with outputs distributed to farmers, demonstration farms, and government supported agricultural initiatives throughout the state.

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On the same day, the chief minister also commissioned the waste collection & transportation vehicles to 20 urban local bodies (ULBs).

The Swachh Bharat Kosh has been set up in 2014 to facilitate channelization of philanthropic contributions and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds towards Clean India.

The Ministry of MoHUA initiates funding for 20 ULBs of Nagaland through Swachh Bharat Kosh out of 39 ULBs in the state.

The select 20 ULBs will receive 41 sanitation collection and transportation vehicles, equipped with GPS and PA systems for efficient waste collection and monitoring. All eligible ULBs will receive uniforms, shoes, raincoats, winter jackets, bins and tools for waste handling, the report stated.