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Temjen Imna Along, Nagaland Minister Call on DrJitendra Singh; discusses a roadmap for expanding lavender related Agri-entrepreneurship in the State of Nagaland

Nagaland Advances Lavender Farming for Agri-Entrepreneurship

Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Lavender Fields in Nagaland — Lavender fields represent potential new agricultural ventures in Nagaland.

Shri Temjen Imna Along, Hon'ble Minister for Tourism & Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, accompanied by Shri Küzholüzo (Azo) Nienu, Advisor for Science & Technology, met Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss expanding lavender-related agri-entrepreneurship in Nagaland.

The UPSC angle

General Studies Paper IIGeneral Studies Paper III

Integration of Science and Technology in Agriculture

This initiative connects agricultural growth with technological advancements, highlighting government support for rural entrepreneurship in Northeast India.

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