The Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Government of India, Medziphema, in collaboration with the district administration, Medziphema, and Miqlat Ministry, organized a training programme on 'Commercial Flower Production and Entrepreneurship: From Sapling to Market' at MIQLAT Ministry, Seluophe Village, on 4th November 2026.

The programme was organized with the objectives of promoting commercial floriculture as a viable livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunity, while equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills to explore flower production as a sustainable source of income.

Founder of Gardanji, Jungsheinla Jamir served as the resource person and led the training session. She shared her experience and knowledge in flower production and entrepreneurship, taking participants through the different stages involved in turning flower cultivation into a business, from raising saplings to reaching the market.

Speaking on the occasion, ADC Medziphema, P. James Swu, emphasized the potential of floriculture as an income generating activity and encouraged the participants to explore flower cultivation as a means of livelihood and entrepreneurship. He highlighted the importance of utilizing available local resource and adopting sustainable agricultural practices to enhance economic opportunities. He also encouraged the participants to take the training seriously and to translate the knowledge gained into practical activities for self-reliance and economic growth.

The programme was conducted in two sessions. The morning session comprised a formal training programme during which participants were introduced to the fundamentals of commercial flower production, entrepreneur opportunities in floriculture, and understanding the entire value chain from selecting and nurturing planting materials to marketing the finished products.

The participants also took part in a practical, hands-on session. The session provided an opportunity to translate the knowledge gained during the formal training into practical experience. Altogether almost 35 participants took part in this training programme.

(APRO, Medziphema)