L Hangthing with his wife Mongshai at Dimapur airport on
Thursday.
- DIMAPUR — Reminding
that Nagas have been self-sufficient in agriculture since the time of their
forefathers, recipient of Padma Shri Award 2025, L Hangthing, on Thursday urged
the younger generation to continue this tradition by embracing hard work.
- Known as the 'Fruit Man of Noklak,' Hangthing stated this
during a brief reception programme held in his honour at Dimapur airport,
organised by the Khiamniungan Students' Union Dimapur (KSUD), in collaboration
with the Khiamniungan Union Dimapur (KUD) and the Dimapur unit of the
Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH).
- He expressed gratitude to the state government for
recommending him for the award, as well as to the various departments and
fellow farmers for their support and assistance in achieving the honour. He
attributed his success to the collective efforts of the community and dedicated
the award to all Nagas.
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- Describing the award as a new assignment that comes with
greater responsibility, he called for cooperation in fulfilling his tasks.
- KUD president, Kamthong, also spoke at the event, praising
Hangthing for the transformation he has brought to the Khiamniungan community.
He noted that Hangthing is not an agricultural scientist and has not undergone
formal training, attributing his ingenuity to ‘divine wisdom’ that has uplifted
the Khiamniungan community.
- Kamthong added that Hangthing has reached out to farmers not
only in Noklak district but also beyond the international border, and
highlighted that his hard work was key to winning the award.
