Manipur youth lead the way in organic farming
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Manipur is leading the way toward a healthier future by embracing organic farming.  

In the scenic Senapati district, farmers are cultivating fruits, vegetables, and vibrant flowers using eco-friendly methods.  

Thanks to its ideal climate and year-round demand for flowers in religious, medicinal, and decorative use, the region has become a hub for profitable floriculture.

  At the heart of this green revolution is young entrepreneur Chokhone, whose vision has transformed flower farming into a thriving enterprise.  

Her efforts have empowered local farmers — especially women — by connecting them to markets and turning sustainability into success.  

Chokhone
Farmer, Senapati 
  (Translation) We have around seven to eight hundred dedicated farmers growing flowers across various villages in the Mao area of Senapati district. ssflowers, which we ship and sell across India. So far, our products have reached 17 states.  

Mao is known as the ‘Land of Flowers’ for its wide variety of blooms like cosmos, strawflowers, orchids, and irises.  

Attracted by its commercial potential, hundreds of farmers are joining this venture, creating valuable employment opportunities in rural areas.  

Kaini
Farmer
(Transcription) This is called statice. They have different colours. We pluck fresh flowers and sell them. A bunch of flowers costs one hundred rupees. We use these to sell in the market.  

Beyond flowers, organic fruit farming is also gaining momentum across Manipur.  

At Manipur University, a team of eleven like-minded students has launched an organic watermelon farm on campus, using fully organic and integrated farming methods.  

Laishram Chandramani
Student, Manipur University   
(Transcription) We started by asking permission from the Vice Chancellor. When he said yes, we began our work. We planted it to earn money in a short

time through these watermelon plants. It can be harvested in a very short time — just 120 days.  

The organic watermelon farm at Manipur University marks a fresh start in sustainable agriculture.  

It's a proud achievement for the university and a source of inspiration for the entire state.  

This initiative shows that with vision and dedication, young people can drive meaningful change and build eco-friendly, profitable farming models.

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