Nagaland Floriculture
Floriculture has emerged as a major diversification option
in the agri-business in the recent years. The product wise
groupings under floriculture are cut-flowers (fresh), bulbs
and tubers, live potted plants, dried plants, dried flowers,
etc. the scenerio of floriculture products in Nagaland has
been negligible till recently. However it is expanding at
a rapid rate and holds very good prospects
The state has limited natural resources. Some parts
of the state is covered with forests. Patches of bamboo forests
are seen in few districts. Bhutang and Khagra, two types of
fast growing reeds (which being long fibred are considered
good pulping material) are also available in the jhumlands
of these districts. Based on bamboo and these reeds, a paper
and pulp factory can be set up.
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The soil in Dimapur area is found to be good for cultivation of sugarcane. If more area is brought under this crop, there are good prospects for setting up a sugar mill. The climate and soil are stated to be good for horticulture, especially for the tropical and sub-tropical types of fruits such as pineapples, oranges, bananas and pears. There is good scope for development of sericulture also. The local people can take this up as a subsidiary occupation. The climatic conditions and food habits of the people are suitable for the development of livestock industry.
Agro-based industries
The soil and climatic conditions, especially near the foothills,
are ideal for the development of horticulture and sugarcane
plantations. These are the areas which, if fully exploited,
could provide raw material for developing agro-based industries
like sugar mill and fruit processing plants.Nagaland
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Forest-based industries
The climatic condition of the state is suitable for developing a good forest estate. A few forest based industries can be set up such as -
Integrated wood seasoning unit
As timber is liable to develop seasoning defects and is vulnerable to diseases and fungal damage, a seasoning and treating plant can be set up.
Plywood unit
Pulp and Paper Mill Project
Bhutang and Khagra grasses available locally are suitable for production of writing and printing grade paper.
Mineral-based industries
The most important mineral known to occur in Nagaland is coal. Also extensive deposits of high grade limestone have been discovered in a few districts. This limestone would be suitable for cement manufacture.
Small scale industries
There is scope for establishing automobile repairing, tyre retreading, battery charging / assembling and other small scale engineering units for the manufacture of household goods.
Cottage industries
Development of cottage industries essentially lies in adaptation of modern techniques for the production of items of traditional designs and patterns. The types of cottage industries that can be taken up are handloom weaving, handicrafts, sericulture, bee-keeping etc.
INDUSTRIAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF NAGALAND
Prepared by: Industrial Extension Services (Industrial & Business Consultants), Dimapur, Nagaland
Prepared for: Govt. of Nagaland & National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi
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