Prize distribution ceremony for the state level flower show-cum-competition at the ongoing 25th Hornbill Festival 2024 was held at Floral Galleria, Hortiscape, Naga Heritage village, Kisama on December 5, 2024.
According to DIPR report, Minister for Women Resource Development & Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, graced the occasion as the special guest and horticulture deputy director, Neisetuonuo Debbie chaired the event.
In her speech, Kruse emphasized on the importance of the platform that has been given to the participants to showcase their talents at a state level. She thanked the participants for coming and being a part of the event.
The minister said that efforts were being made to incentivize the floriculture sector to encourage more participants and bring about more opportunities for them. She thanked the deputy director and the department for their endless effort in making the event a success and encouraged the participants to showcase their talents in event like these for more exposure.
Earlier, horticulture deputy director delivered welcome address while AHO, Chemlila Sangtam proposed vote of thanks. Horticulture inspector, Thungchobeni Kikon informed that out of 9 categories in total for the competition there were 98 participants, with 32 entries and 72 winners. The special guest gave away the prizes to the winners listed in merit order.