Advisor Land Resources, Ikuto Zhimomi inaugurated the Coffee Washing Station at YES Agro Park, Gariphema Kohima on March 15. According to DIPR, the project was funded by North East Council (NEC).

In his inaugural speech, the Advisor said that Gariphema Village is one of the luckiest village to avail the facilities and expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio for giving him the opportunity for the inauguration.

On behalf of the farmers, Ikuto also thanked Commissioner Secretary and all officers of the department for taking extra mile to help the farmers. He informed that the government under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio is giving due importance to the farmers by introducing various Agri base crops and machinery for the farmers. Asserting that Coffee is one of world’s most selling cash crops, Zhimomi informed that the state government is giving importance to coffee growers because it has lots of potential and market avenue globally. Besides, Nagaland produces organic coffee free from chemicals or pesticides, he added.

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The Advisor appealed the farmers to be hard working and produce quality coffee as the state government has already provided coffee roasting machines and other facilities. He also thanked the villagers for the warm welcome and special arrangements.

Earlier, the program was chaired by Albert Ngullie, Director LRD and speech on behalf of beneficiary was proposed by Vibeilietuo Kets.

Special number was presented by Keduolhoukho Kire and the vote of thanks presented by Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha.