The Wokha District Administration in collaboration with the North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR–NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR–KVK), Wokha, successfully conducted a preliminary workshop on Cluster Development of Medicinal, Aromatic and Floriculture Plants on December 4, 2025, at the ICAR–KVK Conference Hall, Wokha.
During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the District Administration, Wokha, and CSIR–NEIST, Jorhat. The initiative aims to promote scientific cultivation and commercial-scale farming of high-value crops across the district.
The programme brought together farmers, district officials, and scientists for an in-depth orientation on the potential of medicinal, aromatic, and floriculture crops. Principal Scientist, CSIR–NEIST, Mantu Bhuyan spoke on scientific beekeeping, highlighting its role in pollination, honey production, and livelihood diversification. Principal Scientist, CSIR–NEIST, Mohan Lal briefed participants on aromatic crop cultivation, focusing on species viable for Wokha's agro-climatic conditions and their market potential.
Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR–KVK Wokha, Sandeep Deshmukh, along with SMS (Agricultural Extension), ICAR–KVK Wokha, B. L. Mhalo Tungoe, attended the programme and interacted with the growers. Project Manager, District Administration, Wokha, Anuranjan Singh facilitated the discussions, addressed queries, and guided farmers on the next steps for cluster formation and field-level implementation.
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