The Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland felicitated the winners of the State Entrepreneur 2023 and State Handicraft Award 2023-24 at a program held at Conference Hall in the Directorate in Kohima on Tuesday, DIPR has informed.
The recipients of State Entrepreneur Award 2023 are:
- Peihauding of M/s Ngurie company from Peren district for his innovative Bio-enhancer an organic composition that address key challenges face by flower growers and for contributing to Agricultural sustainable and resilient ecosystem.
- Mulungnenla Pongen of M/s ISTI Natural Dimapur for her commitment in crafting herbal skin care solutions using indigenous herbs.
iii. Nengneithem Hengna of M/s Runway India Dimapur for integrating Nagaland indigenous inspired Jewellery into mainstream fashion and promoting tribal art.
The recipients of State Handicraft Award 2023-24 are:
- Vekuvolu Dozo (Textiles loin loom)
- Shirme Ruivavao (Wood carving)
iii. Imtiyala (Handicraft crocheted craft)
- Cenam Wangcha (Handicraft beads work)
- Vikheli H. Ayemi (Textiles loin loom)
- Kekuweu Lomi (Textiles loin loom)
vii. Imtisenla (Handicraft jewelry)
Also at the program, 10 chili farmers and other 10 farmers cultivating pineapple, coffee, kiwi, plum, avocado, tomatoes, basmati rice, from the district of Kohima, Chümoukedima, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, and Phek were given organic certification as per National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) standard under One District One Product (ODOP).
Speaking at the program, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Kekhrievor Kevichüsa encourages the awardees and the department officials to maintain good relationship so that the department will know what type of assistance is required for the benefit of the people. He congratulated all the winners and informed them that the doors of the department are always open for any information and assistance in future.
A Temjen Jamir, Director, Industries & Commerce, in his keynote address informed that the Award for Entrepreneurs was initiated by the Department with the administrative approval of the Government of Nagaland in the year 2022.
He stated that the award is a celebration of entrepreneurial excellence and innovation and recognition of outstanding achievements in the entrepreneurial world. Jamir added that the award aims to encourage and promote the culture of entrepreneurship by acknowledging the entrepreneurship spirit, innovation and significant accomplishment of individuals and companies and at the same time serves as a platform for honouring the remarkable contribution and innovations of entrepreneurs across the state.
