The Local Organic Farmer's Mart was officially inaugurated in Dimapur, marking a step towards sustainable farming.
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DIMAPUR — The Local Organic Farmer's Mart officially opened its doors to the public at the Sereni Complex, Nyamo Lotha Road, near The Oasis, in Dimapur on March 24.
According to a press release, following its high-profile inauguration in December last year, the opening marks a significant milestone in Nagaland’s journey toward becoming a sustainable organic hub.
It stated that 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 and 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.
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In addition to these alliances, the event marked the formal establishment of the Young Organic Global Network (YOGN) Nagaland office.
The launch saw a gathering of international experts from seven different countries alongside key local officials.
Prominent figures delivering keynote addresses included Jennifer Chang, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics Asia; P Tokugha Sema, Director of the Department of Industries and Commerce and State Nodal Officer (SNO) of PMFME, Nagaland; Dr. Akali, President of Nagaland Organic Konnect (NOK); and the regional representative of the State Bank of India (SBI), the initiative’s primary financial partner.
The programme culminated in a formal curtain-unveiling ceremony, officially transitioning the project from a 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.