Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged off the state’s first-ever consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati, marking a significant milestone in the region’s floriculture sector.
The inaugural dispatch comprised 2,000 stems of Asiatic Lilium, sourced from farmers in Lower Subansiri district, generating approximately Rs 1 lakh in revenue for the local cultivators.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Khandu hailed the initiative as a step towards diversifying the state’s agricultural economy and promoting commercial floriculture. “This marks the beginning of a new era for our farmers, combining traditional cultivation with modern market opportunities,” he said.
The cut flowers were cultivated under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme, through which the state government has been actively supporting the growth of high-quality cut and loose flowers. The scheme leverages Arunachal Pradesh’s rich and diverse agro-climatic conditions, making the region well-suited for floriculture.
The chief minister said that in the coming days, these flowers will reach major flower markets across India, providing fresh avenues for income generation and boosting farmer livelihoods.
The initiative is also expected to promote sustainability, create employment opportunities, and encourage inclusive growth in the horticulture sector.
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Farmers involved in the project expressed optimism about the potential of cut flower cultivation as a profitable venture, emphasizing that such initiatives could transform Arunachal Pradesh into a prominent hub for commercial floriculture in the Northeast.
