As an initiative to promote the Income Generation activities of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP), a two-day event was organized by Divisional Management Unit (DMU), Peren, NFMP of Peren Forest Department along with the C-CERP (Care Centre for Environment and Rural Poor), the FNGO partner with DMU, Peren on 24th & 25th November 2022.
As many as 23 Self Help Groups (SHGs) from 9 villages in the Peren district showcased and sold their locally grown and developed products under the theme “Green Peren, Green Growers Meet” in Jalukie town. The purpose of the event was to create a common platform for the SHGs to sell and exhibit their local products which include handicrafts, organic vegetables, fruits, etc.
The programme was organized in collaboration with the Land Resource department, Nagaland Tool-room, and Training Centre, and 25 Assam Rifles.
The Divisional Forest Officer, Peren, Dr. Prabhat Kumar, IFS in his welcome address apprised the guests and the public about the NFMP project activities in Peren district and stressed providing a good platform on regular basis to the women SHGs and more convergence with other departments in the district.
Dr. Naieem Mustafa Mansury, Superintendent of Police, Peren district inaugurated the day-1 event. He appreciated the efforts of the Team NFMP, Peren Forest Division for taking the initiative to organize the programme and motivating the SHGs members for their active participation in the event. He emphasized the important role of Women in Income Generation activities as well.
Deputy Commissioner Peren, Vineet Kumar, IAS inaugurated the day-2 event. In his address, he appreciated the efforts of the organizing department for the good initiative. He also stressed convergence with the other departments in the future to organize such events frequently on an even bigger scale and ensured assistance from district administration for such events.
Nagaland Forest Management Project under the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Nagaland aims to conserve forests, balance ecology, preserve diversity, and improve the sustainable livelihood of villagers and women empowerment.
The public participation in the event was overwhelming as most of the SHGs were able to sell their products and through this platform, the SHGs also experienced good exposure for market linkage.
(Mamang IA, Peren)
