Nagaland: Tea grower team up to boost economy in Indo-Myanmar Border Villages

October 11, 2023 17 Views No Comment

Dimapur, October 11 (MExN): A group of 29 small tea growers, collectively known as the ‘Smaller Tea Growers of Chen Nagaland’ has taken the initiative to revitalise the economy of Indo-Myanmar border villages.

Coordinated by Seemanta Cetana Mancha Purvottar (International Border Awareness Forum of Northeast), these dedicated volunteers have embarked on a mission to train local villagers in tea cultivation.

From September 16 to October 2, a training programme was organised which covered 15 villages, primarily in Mon district, Nagaland. “The impressive aspect of this endeavour is that it has already impacted over 1,480 tea growers and potential tea farmers in the region,” Shomwang Wangnao, GS to SCMP (IBAFNE) stated in a press release.

“What is even more remarkable is that the 29 volunteers have taken it upon themselves to cover the expenses of this training initiative, demonstrating their commitment to the cause,” Wangnao said.

Their objective is to enhance the economic prospects of villages along the Indo-Myanmar border by promoting tea cultivation and tea-related products, he asserted.

Wangnao also informed that the International Border Awareness Forum of Northeast (SCMP) has played a pivotal role in assisting these volunteers in networking with the central government of India, ensuring that their efforts are well-supported and sustainable.

“The ‘Smaller Tea Growers of Chen Nagaland’ have set an ambitious goal to establish thousands of tea farms within one year, with the hope of fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency in the border region,” he stated.

This initiative serves as a shining example of grassroots efforts to empower communities and boost local economies, Wangnao added while encouraging the readers to “follow this heartening journey of tea cultivation in the Indo-Myanmar border villages, as it promises to bring positive change to the lives of many.”