Denuo's- 3rd Prize in the Landscape Category Competition during the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition at Urban Haat, Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)
• Horticulture emerging as ‘sunrise industry’
• Farmers and flower growers have big role in transforming Nagaland
• Be part of the change and help mitigate climate change
• ‘Best Horticulture State’ award dedicated to growers
Morung Express News
Dimapur | November 6
The farmers and flower growers “have a big role in transforming our state into city of dreams” Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor, Horticulture Department, Government of Nagaland told while urging the flower growers to “be a part of the change and help in mitigating climate change.” Advisor Mhathung Yanthan was addressing the inaugural programme as special invitee of the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition on November 6.
The five-day long event which kicked off today and will conclude on November 10 is being organized by the Dimapur District Floricultural Association (DDFA) in collaboration with Nagaland Flowers Growers Society and co-sponsored by department of Horticulture, GoN at Urban Haat, Dimapur.
The special invitee told the gathering that farmers and flower growers have a big role in transforming the state into city of dreams. He expressed his concerns on the deteriorating environment and urged the farmers and flower growers to get involved and become a part of the change to mitigate climate change.
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Foliages exhibited at the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition at Urban Haat, Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo)[/caption]
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1st Prize in Fern category. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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1st Prize in Succulent/ Cacti category. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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1st Prize in Flower Arrangement category. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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Winning entries of the Bonsai Category during the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition at Urban Haat, Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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Winning entries and others in Pine category displayed at the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition at Urban Haat, Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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Winning entries and others in the cacti/ succulents category. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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1st prize in Landscape category Competition. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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Flower stalls and nurseries seen at the Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition at Urban Haat, Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
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Special Invitee Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor, Horticulture declaring the flower exhibition open at the Exhibition hall, Urban Haat Dimapur on November 6. (Morung Photo by Soreishim Mahong)[/caption]
Highlighting the prospect of the horticulture, Yanthan informed that the government of India has assigned the horticulture industry as a “sunrise industry” with 100 percent export oriented status. As a sunrise industry, a term used for a new burgeoning industry which promises a rapid boom, it has high potential and the flower growers should take full advantage. He urged the flower growers to get involved with regional and national forums to acquire new methods and gain recognition.
Floriculture is one of the most profitable industries with high and quick returns. With great weather and natural taste in aesthetic among Naga women, Nagaland has the perfect condition for floriculture industry. Floriculture is also a great opportunity for alternative income generation.
Nagaland was recently declared the ‘Best Horticulture State’ at the 11th Global Agriculture Leadership Summit and Leadership Awards 2018. The award was adjudged by a very prestigious panel including MS Swaminathan, world renowned geneticist and architect of the ‘Green Revolution.’ Yanthan dedicated this award to the hardworking farmers and flower growers urging them to ensure that standard and quality of the product do not diminish.
In her keynote address Abeny Ezung, President DDA stated it has been a long cherished dream and it was in 2005 when the association was established with the help of the department of horticulture and well-wishers. The association now boasts of more than 60 members. Nagas have a natural interest in flowers and its aesthetic values, she adds.
The inaugural program was chaired by Watila Longkumer and began with the invocation by Moamongla Aier, Associate Pastor, DABA, Dimapur. The Flower Show cum Exhibition and Competition was declared open by the special invitee at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of the inaugural programme.
Fourteen categories of flowers were exhibited and up for competition while there were twenty and thirty-six entries respectively for landscape and stall competition.
