\United Democratic Alliance (UDA) chairman and former chief minister, T.R. Zeliang has claimed that “king chilli originated from the Zeliangrong area” and that Peren district produces the “best quality” though it was grown in other areas as well.
According to a DIPR report, Zeliang was speaking as special guest at the “King Chilly Festival (Chaiberatsi Ngyi)” organised by Puilwa Lui Council at Puilwa New Village, Peren, October 7.
“King chilli is a native crop of Nagaland and is believed to have originated from the Zeliangrong area,” said Zeliang. He added that the chilli was so famous particularly among the Zeliangrong people that it has so many different names such as—Chaibe-ra-tsi (Zeme), Chaha-ra-tsi (Zeme), Chai-thiu-rasi (Liangmai), Saptingsai-su (Rongmei), etc.
Also known as “Naga Mircha or Raja Mircha and Ghost Pepper”, he stated that “king chillies” from Peren district were considered to be of the “best quality with superior taste, aroma, flavour, and pungency as compared to others coming from other areas.”
Zeliang said a consignment of “Naga Mircha” sourced from the Tening area of Peren district was exported to London in July 2021, which “speaks volumes about the superior characteristics of Naga Mircha grown in Peren district”.
Stating that there are various ways in which these chillies could be marketed, Zeliang said there was a huge scope for business ventures for people of Peren.
He also informed that the World Bank adopted only two districts in Nagaland (Peren and Tuensang) for Nagaland Rural Livelihood Project (NRLP).
In a short speech, Er. Picto Shohe, MLA highlighted developmental activities and lauded Puilwa Lui for organising the event.
Earlier, keynote address was delivered by Puilwa Lui Council, president Chizam Kenrang while women organisation, Puilwa New presented cultural songs and dances.
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