Nagaland, a landlocked State in the north-eastern region of India, is bounded by Assam to the west, Myanmar (Burma) to the east, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, and Manipur to the south. It is one of the smallest States in India, covering an area of 16,579 square kilometres with a population of 1,980,602 according to the 2011 Census of India. Kohima serves as the capital city, while Dimapur is the largest city and the commercial center of Nagaland. Nestled in the extreme eastern corner of North-East India, Nagaland is a picturesque hilly State. It is known as a global hotspot for its remarkable biological diversity, earning the title of a State with mega biodiversity. This distinction has far-reaching effects, influencing the flora and fauna of neighboring regions. The region benefits from abundant perennial water and moisture, which sustain a diverse range of vegetation. The landscape boasts lush forests, horticultural plants, and valuable non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Agriculture plays a vital role in Nagaland’s economy, providing employment opportunities. The traditional method of cultivation, known as jhum or shifting cultivation, covers approximately 90% of the agricultural land. Terraced cultivation is predominantly practiced in districts, such as, Kohima, Dimapur, Tuensang, Peren, Phek, and Wokha. Currently, Nagaland has a net sown area of 384 thousand hectares and a gross area sown of 530 thousand hectares (2020).

The diverse and undulating topography of Nagaland greatly influences its climate, creating four agro-climatic zones that support the year-round cultivation of various crops, vegetables, and fruits.

• Nagaland is one of the eight States in the North-Eastern region of India and it harbours a population of approximately 2 million people residing in an area of 16,579 sq. km. with a density of population at 119 persons per sq.km.
• It is one of the 25 hot spots of the world with respect to its biological diversity and is referred as a State with mega biodiversity. It also influences flora and fauna of the neighbouring regions. Geographically, Presence of perennial water and moisture for vegetation which includes the forests, horticultural plants and the non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
• The State being traditionally agrarian with the economy being dependent primarily on agriculture, an approximate of 70% people relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Despite being a resource rich State, the food processing industry in Nagaland is practically non-existent and would need to be vitalized in order to tap its full potentials.
• The agri-horti sector in Nagaland offers potential for development of agro and food processing industries. Nature has endowed the State richly with adequate rainfall and fertile soil and in addition, salubrious climate combines to yield rich agri-horti produces. Moreover, in recent years, progressive farmers are learning to adopt mechanization along with value addition for their products and commercial agro enterprises are emerging.

ADVANTAGE NAGALAND

1. Excels in “Overall logistics services” according to DPIIT’s LEADS 2022, in North-Eastern States’ Category.
2. Abundant water for sustaining diverse plant life: forests, horticulture, NTFPs (non-timber forest products).
3. Graded as an Aspirer within the North-eastern Region cluster, as per DPIIT’s LEADS 2022
4. Thriving Potential for Agro & Food Processing.
5. 650 medicinal and aromatic plant specie
6. Abundant natural treasures. Figures amongst Aspiring Leader, as per Start-up Ranking Results, 2021 for Category B.
7. Mega biodiversity hotspot with 25 global treasures.

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