Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the exhibition stalls on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day celebration at the Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on January 26.
Altogether 16 stalls were set up by various state government departments.
Rio, accompanied by his wife Kaisa Rio and other dignitaries visited all the stalls and interacted with the officials present.
Agri department had put up on display various farming equipments and seeds for the benefit of farmers across the State. Land Resources Department showcased the departments’ activities and also gave the visitors different taste of Nagaland grown coffee.
Information on fish farming, feeds and other related activities were on display at the Fisheries & Aquatic Resources department.
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services department displayed products by Milk Cooperative of Nagaland (MILKCON), and poultry products reared and feeds manufactured by the Department.
Horticulture department exhibited various indigenous horti products of the State. The unit is also planning to start an essential oil manufacturing unit at Piphema village very soon.
Department of Sericulture stall exhibited silk shawls, mekhela and textiles produced from cocoons of larvae of mulberry silkworm fed in castor plant.
Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission under the Rural Development department displayed products such as cushion cover, table runner, table mat, bags, baby diaper and sanitary napkin manufactured by Community Learning & Business Resource Centre (CLBRC).
Information & Public Relations department set up a photo exhibition based on activities related to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav undertaken in all the districts of Nagaland.
The Department of Industries & Commerce, Information & Technology, Science & Technology, Nagaland Legal Services Authority, Health & Family Welfare, Soil & Water Conservation also set up their respective stalls highlighting their departmental activities and programmes.
