Dimapur, June 13 (ANI): Nagaland, a place generally known for its turbulent state of affairs due to insurgency, is now set for an industrial and agricultural revolution. Many farmers here are now beginning to take up modern farming techniques, employing new means to maximize their production. This change was witnessed during Agri Expo held recently in Dimapur.
The State government distributed twenty six tractors and seventy four power tillers among the farmers from eleven State Districts during the Expo. The local farmers were happy to notice modern machinery which will help them increase the productivity in the farms. Vijili Kikon, a Wokha District farmer while attending the function, said: 'The land is very rocky and, therefore, difficult to till but with the help of this power tiller we will be able to develop more fields.'
Many farmers were thrilled to see tiller machines for the first time though they have heard that these machines have long been used by farmers in Punjab. Talimeren, a farmer belonging to Mokokchung District, said: 'I am happy that the government is helping us with such machines. With these power tiller and tractors the quality of crop will be better and we will grow more too.'
The State government has declared 2006-2007 as the year of the farmers. And as part of this initiative a number of farmers from different parts of Nagaland were honoured by the Chief Minister N Rio. Visezo Nagi, another farmer, said: 'I am one of the beneficiaries and got power tiller this year. The power tiller will boost the agricultural productivity. I thank the Nagaland Government for helping the farmers.'
People in Nagaland are eager to catch up with the rest of the country, as they believe the five decades of violence has kept them lagging behind for long time. Addressing the Agri-Expo meet the Chief Minister said the agriculture sector should be harnessed to the optimum. Besides helping the farmers, it will promote economic growth of the State, he said.
Phugoto Aye, the Director with Nagaland Development Outreach, said: 'The whole scenario in Nagaland has undergone a change today. People now talk of improving life to move ahead in life despite occasional clashes between varying sections, For sure Nagaland is undergoing a silent revolution -a revolution of progress.'
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