Ziro, Nov 4 : The Department of Horticulture organised the ceremonial flag-off of a consignment of high-quality Chrysanthemum flowers from Ziro to New Delhi. The consignment was flagged off by MLA Hage Appa, in the presence of Koj Riniya (IFS), Secretary, Horticulture; Hibu Dumi, and other officials.
More than 3,000 bunches of Chrysanthemum flowers were dispatched to New Delhi, while over 800 bunches had already been sold locally, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of commercial floriculture in the state.
The flowers have been cultivated by farmers of Ziro under the technical guidance and supervision of the District Horticulture Officer Hibu Dante, with support under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Government of India. Addressing the gathering, the Secretary, Horticulture, highlighted the Department’s initiatives in providing market-oriented training on scientific Package of Practices (PoPs) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to promote quality production and adherence to market standards.
The Secretary emphasised the State Government’s focus on large-scale floriculture development, considering the state’s diverse agro-climatic conditions and market potential. The Department has collaborated with CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, to facilitate large-scale technical training and capacity building of farmers. She also informed that Ziro farmers are cultivating Gypsophila flower, which is expected to be harvested in the coming weeks. Highlighting the market potential, she cited Azadpur Mandi, New Delhi, as an important avenue for strengthening market linkages and enhancing farmers’ income. She further noted that a special provision for floriculture development has been incorporated in the State Government’s Budget Announcement for FY 2026–27, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to the sector.
The Chief Guest, Hage Appa, congratulated the farmers and the Department of Horticulture on the successful dispatch of the Chrysanthemum consignment. He appreciated their dedicated efforts in promoting floriculture and encouraged farmers to adopt scientific and market-oriented cultivation practices to enhance their income and strengthen the horticultural economy of Arunachal Pradesh.
The ceremonial flag-off reflects the Department’s continued commitment to promoting commercial floriculture, strengthening market linkages, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers, while positioning Arunachal Pradesh as an emerging destination for quality flower production.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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