Advisor Mhathung inaugurates marketing shed

KOHIMA — K Station Rural Haat, a marketing shed for the farmers to sell their produce, was inaugurated by the advisor of Agriculture department, Mhathung Yanthan, on Wednesday in K Station village under Tseminyu district. The rural haat was an initiative of Windfall Welfare Society and funded by NABARD, while the land for setting up the marketing shed was donated by Joel Naga, president of Rising People’s Party (RPP).

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Yanthan has appreciated NABARD for providing the facility to the village besides many other initiatives for the farming community across the state. While informing that a proper waiting shed has been set up by considering the need of the people, he stated that the facility would remained incomplete unless the people effectively maintain and utilise it. As the shed is located at a convenient place, he stated that the facility would greatly help the farmers to sell their produce.

Stating that Nagaland is endowed with fertile soil and favorable climate, he urged the villagers to utilise the natural resources and monetise them. He also advised to keep up the hard working nature and unity of the Rengma people.

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Reminding that government job has become saturated in the state, Yathan stated that people have to get back to farming to ensure food supply for survival. He asserted that people should try to improve productivity and take farming as a business.

Stressing on market intelligence, value addition, branding, processing and collective farming, he urged to go beyond street and road marketing by increasing the produce to boost their economy.

Pauliankap Bulte, general manager and in-charge of NABARD, Dimapur, stated that they are promoting farming across the state by building marketing sheds. He also shared about the journey and process of the project.

He recalled that the Winfall Welfare Society had proposed for piggery FPO. However, he suggested for marketing shed instead. He also told the villagers that the marketing shed would become successful only when maintained properly. He also advised the villagers to expand and not be satisfied with the shed.

He further informed that they would keep a check on whether the facility is really utilised or not.

Johny G Rengma, senior BJP leader and director of NSTFDC, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, extended his appreciation to NABARD and stated that their presence in Nagaland is a memorable milestone.

Mentioning that the marketing shed was a great achievement, he expressed confidence that farmers would enjoy the facility. On behalf of the NABARD, he requested the people using the facility to maintain properly for sustainability.

Mar Longkumer, chairman of Windfall Welfare Society, shared that they have been working with farmers for the past few years and wanted to do something for them. Longkumer added that they approached NABARD for the marketing shed.

He urged NABARD to continue helping the farmers with such projects. He further thanked the locals and everyone for their help in completing the project.

Mandinu cultural society performed a folk song during the programme.