Dignitaries and others during the opening of Local organic farmer's mart in Dimapur on March 24.
Dimapur, March 24 (MExN): Following its high-profile inauguration in December last year, the Local Organic Farmer's Mart officially opened its doors to the public today at the Sereni Complex, Nyamo Lotha Road (near The Oasis), Dimapur.
The opening marks a significant milestone in Nagaland’s journey toward becoming a sustainable organic hub.
The initiative is the result of high-level international collaboration aimed at elevating Nagaland’s organic sector.
Central to this mission are two landmark agreements: A Letter of Intent (LOI) signed between the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland and IFOAM Organics Asia (South Korea) and A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Inked between the Cold Mountain Food Processing and Marketing Cooperative Society Ltd. (SPV) and IFOAM Organics Asia.
In addition to these alliances, the event marked the formal establishment of the Young Organic Global Network (YOGN) Nagaland office, providing an opportunity for the state’s youth to be at the forefront of the global organic movement.
The launch saw a gathering of international experts from seven different countries alongside key local officials.
Jennifer Chang, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics Asia, P. Tokugha Sema, Director of the Department of Industries & Commerce & State Nodal Officer (SNO) PMFME, Nagaland, Dr. Akali, President of Nagaland Organic Konnect (NOK) and Regional Representative of the State Bank of India (SBI), spoke at the programme.
The program culminated in a formal curtain-unveiling ceremony, officially transitioning the project from a strategic vision into a functional marketplace.
The Organic Local Farmer's Mart is expected to serve as a vital hub, allowing local farmers to bypass traditional barriers and connect directly with consumers and wider markets.
Event organizers extended their gratitude to the State Bank of India (SBI), the Department of Industries & Commerce, IFOAM Organics Asia and the Young Organics Global Network for their commitment to a sustainable, organically driven future for the state.
