A five-day training programme on improved production technologies in floriculture was inaugurated at the KVK Office Conference Hall, Wokha on 18th May 2026. The programme is funded under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) project “Strengthening Tribal Farming Systems Through a Critical Input Support System and Technology Backstopping under the KVK Instructional Farm.” 
District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) Wokha, Lolano Patton, graced the inaugural programme as the special guest. In her address, she emphasized the multiple opportunities floriculture offers for self-reliance and self-employment, while boosting entrepreneurship among youth. She highlighted that the training would unlock knowledge and strategies, equipping participants with skills and mastery to upgrade their capabilities. Stressing the importance of discipline and attentiveness, she encouraged trainees to embrace floriculture as a livelihood option.  
She further elaborated on the diverse uses of flowers in daily life from medicinal purposes to fragrance industries and business opportunities. She underscored the potential of digital marketing in expanding floriculture markets and suggested the creation of a Flowers Growers Association in Wokha district to promote sustainable business and integration.  
Dr. Mhalo Tungoe briefly highlighted the objectives of the training, which include components of floriculture, different approaches, training schedules, exposure visits, awareness of schemes, skill enhancement, and value addition.  
Delivering the keynote address, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK Wokha, Dr. Sandeep Deshmukh, spoke on the significance of strengthening floriculture through technology backstopping and critical input support.  
The five-day programme will include practical sessions, exposure visits, and interactive discussions aimed at enhancing floriculture practices and entrepreneurship in the district.  

(DPRO and IA, Wokha)