Department of Horticulture, Commissioner Secretary, Anenla Sato along with Joint Director, Jerry Patton and Deputy Director, Moa Walling visited DHO Office, Peren and conducted COVID-19 Horticulture Special Drive with the representatives of various department on 7th May, 2020 at Conference Hall, DHO Office, Peren under the theme "Grow More! Produce More! Earn More!". The district wise special drive was initiated by Horticulture Department, GON.
Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Secretary, Asenla Sato stated the outbreak of COVID-19 has immensely affected the millions of people worldwide and it is also affecting crop cultivation and food supply chain in our state as well as the nation, thus causing a threat to our food security. Asenla mentioned Nagaland State is blessed with rich natural resources where land are fertile with abundant rain and favourable climate, thus sustainable for any crop.
While speaking, Asenla added, the self sufficiency of the district in terms of horticultural crops and success of the farmers depends on District Horticulture Officer, therefore, she called upon the DHO Peren and his staff to convey message or spread awareness to the farmers even at the grassroot level so that they can produce more crops to sustain themselves instead of solely depending on the food supplied from outside. She also encouraged everyone present to work harder cohesively and make our state self-sufficient in horticultural crops for nutritional and economic benefits. She further hoped that once we work together we can also contribute to the economy of Nagaland as well as in National level.
Furthermore, she pointed out that Peren is the one of the most potential farming district where local people are involve in agricultural and farming activities. She also appealed the District Horticulture Peren Staff to apprise the local farmers to follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) designed for farmers engaged in horticultural activities.
The programme was chaired by DHO Peren, Talimongba while technical inputs was briefed by Joint Director, Jerry Patton. Database was highlighted by Deputy Director Moa Walling.
(DPRO & IA, Peren)
