Advisor Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan on Wednesday inaugurated Tongphi Herbal Soap Manufacturing unit in Wokha.
In his brief inaugural speech, the advisor stressed on the need of agro based enterprises like Tongphi herbal soaps to uplift the state’s economy. He also congratulated the proprietor of Tongphi manufacturing unit for the initiative.
He encouraged the educated unemployed youth to take up agro based/agri/ horti enterprises for self employment and called upon the people to extend support to the few upcoming enterprises by purchasing their products.
Director horticulture officer, Dr. Elithung Lotha in his speech lauded the unit for successfully installing and setting up the plant up to the satisfaction of the department and wished the enterprises success in their future endeavours.
The promoter Lanchibemo Tsopoe welcomed the gathering and also elaborated the chronology of Tongphi Soap. The unit was dedicated by Rev. S Thungrio Khuvung. The inaugural programme chaired by DHO Wokha, Medemshiba also witnessed demonstration on herbal soap manufacturing.