Climate change disrupting Nagaland's farming cycle: Chief Secretary
Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 17:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Kohima, Jul 3 (PTI) Nagaland Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen on Friday said climate change is disrupting the state’s traditional. . .
Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 17:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Kohima, Jul 3 (PTI) Nagaland Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen on Friday said climate change is disrupting the state’s traditional agricultural calendar, making it imperative to adopt climate-smart technologies and renewable energy to secure rural livelihoods. Addressing the inauguration of the ‘Women-led enterprises for a climate-smart Nagaland’ trade facilitation fair here, Imchen said erratic rainfall has significantly altered the state’s farming cycle. He noted that sowing, which traditionally began in early April, is now being delayed until June, often resulting in crop losses due to inadequate rainfall. Calling for an urgent transition to a low-carbon economy, he stressed that renewable energy — particularly solar power — must become an integral part of rural enterprises to help communities adapt to changing climatic conditions while improving productivity and incomes. Imchen also said that although the self-help group (SHG) movement has empowered thousands of rural women, many entrepreneurs continue to face challenges in accessing modern technology, institutional finance, markets, and business support. “It is a collective governance and societal responsibility to build an enabling ecosystem capable of translating local skills and resources into viable, self-sustaining businesses," he said. The fair, organised by the Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) in partnership with the SELCO Foundation, showcases 19 exhibition stalls featuring clean-energy technologies and financing solutions for sectors such as weaving, horticulture, piggery, bamboo, and food processing. Imchen said decentralised solar-powered equipment, including dryers, grinders, and cold storage units, can help reduce post-harvest losses, improve product quality, lower production costs, and generate employment in rural areas. PTI NBS NBS ACD(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismFirst Published:July 03, 2026, 17:45 ISTNewsagency-feedsClimate change disrupting Nagaland's farming cycle: Chief SecretaryDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More