Our Correspondent
KOHIMA, APRIL 28
Indeed, it is a strange picture for Nagaland’s population: with every cry of unemployment, there are 10 new non-Naga faces that come in to occupy ten jobs. The lack of respect for labour and manual work especially from the youth and so-called ‘educated” youths, is creating a free market that local stakeholders have neither roles nor capital to claim.
It is time for Nagaland to work toward landing a ‘laziness-free community’ badge, a speaker during a farmers’ capacity-building event in Kohima remarked recently.
A daylong seminar about empowering farmers to enhance rural economy, organised by the Zhavame Union of Kohima and the department of State Institute of Rural Development, was held on April 27 at Razeba Community Hall, Razeba, under Kohima district.
Speaking on the subject ‘Prospects of Rural Economy’, Dr Zavise Rume, an associate professor of the SCERT, had a practical goal for the state: The Naga society should ‘aim to be marked as a laziness-free community and that everyone should be employed both in the urban and rural sectors.’ Apparently, the cry of ‘unemployment’ continues to work for the lethargic and excuse-searchers, was not lost on the speaker.
He encouraged farmers to go being work; instead, work harder and delve deep into their potential if they wish to prosper. He pointed to the rich natural resources of the state available to the community and encouraged the farmer to work harder, ‘discover their potential gift, sharpen their talent and give their best in whatever they do in order to prosper.
‘Our land is a land of fruits and vegetables. Society will turn to poverty if we stop farming,’ Dr Zavise Rume said.
The president of the Zhavame Union of Kohima, Deo Movi, also addressed the gathering. In his keynote address, Movi said that ‘witnessing a lot of farmers’ hard work gone to drain owing to awful market dealers last year and vice versa prompted him and his team to organized a seminar so as to empower the farmers in enhancing their economy and promote productive farming.’
Movi also called upon the farming community to ‘unite their heart and work for a better society tomorrow.’
Also, Agriculture Officer Sarhunyi Dukru, and the president of Phek District Farmers’ Union, Khazi Lea were the “resource speakers” during the event. They spoke about integrated farming systems and a topic ‘chain of values in agriculture products.’
