STATE ENTREPRENEUR & STATE HANDICRAFT AWARD 2023-24 HELD AT KOHIMA

Facilitation program for State Entrepreneur 2023 and State Handicraft Award 2023-24 was held at Conference Hall, Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima on 23rd April 2024.

Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Kekhrievor Kevichusa said that was very encouraging for the Department to see such a variety and creativity of Naga craftsman from different fields. He asked the awardees and the department officials to maintain good relationship so that the department will know what type of assistance is required for the benefit of the people. He congratulated all the winners and informed them that the doors of the department are always open for any information and assistance in future.

Director Industries & Commerce, A.Temjen Jamir in his keynote address said that the award for entrepreneurs was initiated by the Department with the administrative approval of the Government of Nagaland in the year 2022. He inform that the state entrepreneur award is a celebration of entrepreneurial excellence and innovation and recognition of outstanding achievements in the entrepreneurial world. Jamir added that the award aims to encourage and promotes the culture of entrepreneurship by acknowledging the entrepreneurship spirit, innovation and significant accomplishment of individuals and companies and at the same time serves as a platform for honouring the remarkable contribution and innovations of entrepreneurs across the state.

The recipient of State Entrepreneur Award 2023 are:

        i.            Peihauding of M/s Ngurie company from Peren district for his innovative Bio-enhancer an organic composition that address key challenges face by flower growers and for contributing to Agricultural  sustainable and resilient ecosystem.

      ii.            Mulungnenla Pogen of M/s ISTI Natural Dimapur for her commitment in crafting herbal skin care solutions using indigenous herbs.

    iii.            Nengneithem Hengna of M/s Runway India Dimapur for integrating Nagaland indigenous inspired Jewellery into mainstream fashion and promoting tribal art.

The recipient of state Handicraft award 2023 are: Vekuvolu Dozo, (Textiles Loin Loom); Shirme Ruivavao, (wood carving); Imtiyala Handicraft crocheted craft; Cenam Wangcha ( Handicraft Beats work); Vikheli H. Ayemi ( textiles Loin Loom); Kekuweu Lomi ( textiles Loin Loom) and Imtisenla ( Handicraft Jewelry).

Under One District One Product (ODOP), 10 chilli farmers and other 10 farmers cultivating pineapple, coffee,  kiwi, plum, avocado, tomatoes, basmati rice, from the district of Kohima,  Chumoukedima, Mokokchung,  Mon, Peren, and Phek were given organic certification as per National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) standard.

(Temjenkaba, APRO)