ODOP Sampark event empowers Nagaland farmers and boosts organic chili production

The event was organized to create awareness regarding the efforts of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India through its two flagship Initiative One District One Product (ODOP)

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Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Invest India in collaboration with the Department of Industries, Nagaland, and Press Information Bureau organized an ODOP Sampark event on the 21st of June 2023 at the Hotel Vivor, Kohima, Nagaland.

The event was graced by the Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, DPIIT, Govt. of India, Shri R. Ramakrishnan, IAS, Development Commissioner, Govt. of Nagaland and Shri Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Govt of Nagaland

The event was organized to create awareness regarding the efforts of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India through its two flagship Initiative One District One Product (ODOP) and PM Gati Shakti (Logistics).

Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, DPIIT, Govt. of India highlighted the efforts of DPIIT and Invest India in conducting a National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) Drive in Kohima, Nagaland on 20th June 2023 for Chilli from Nagaland.
The workshop was attended by over 30 farmers of Chili from Kohima, Nagaland.
The documentation for the organic certification for over 15 chili farmers from Kohima was done during the workshop and the remaining will be completed soon after the verification of their documents.
This will play a major role in ensuring better access for Indian products in foreign markets like the EU, Switzerland, etc, and help gain better prices for the farmers.
She also highlighted that efforts will be undertaken to improve the logistics facilities for ODOP products from Nagaland like chili, turmeric, kiwi, pineapple, etc, through the Krishi UDAN scheme, expanding railway connectivity, etc.
She also noted that the Union Budget 2023-24 has allocated Rs 5000 crore for the construction of Unity Malls across the country. This will function as a one-stop marketplace for ODOP products across the country.
It was also highlighted that Rs.145 Crores has been allocated for the proposed Unity Mall planned by the State government in Dimapur.
The One District One Product Awards have been instituted by DPIIT to acknowledge the extraordinary work done by States/ UTs, Districts, and Indian Missions Abroad, for the economic development of the State and contribute towards the realization of the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through the ODOP approach. The Awards will be launched on 25th June 2023 in the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.
The local officials representing the Department of Industries, Agriculture, Horticulture and APEDA also highlighted the need for an integrated Customs Depo, a dedicated Krishi rail wagon up to Dimapur, and connectivity under the Krishi Udan Scheme for connectivity of organic products.
The Special Secretary also assured that these matters will be proactively taken up with all concerned Ministries/Departments under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
The official from DPIIT Invest also highlighted the efforts under the ODOP Initiative for the empowerment of Indian products through interventions like Design sensitization workshops, ODOP GeM Bazaar on Government e-Marketplace, ODOP exhibitions, etc.
The event also witnessed an ODOP Exhibition of ODOP products from Nagaland including Chili, fish, coffee, turmeric, etc. It also provided an opportunity for the media to interact with ODOP farmers from Nagaland. The farmers were also able to raise their concerns with the officials for the promotion and empowerment of producers from Nagaland.

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