Minister of Women Resource Development and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse commissioned the fruit and vegetable processing centre of Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) at T. Chikri, Pfutsero on Saturday.
On the occasion, Kruse lauded CWWS for their dedication, innovation, growth, and excellence in meeting the changing needs of the people.
She described the commissioning of the processing centre as a significant milestone that will further propel the Society towards success.
The minister also said that the government led by chief minister, Neiphiu Rio was emphasizing on livelihood sustainable programmes of agricultural and horticultural produces as it has become an important part of the state’s economy.
She said that department of Horticulture was also actively working towards the comprehensive growth of the horticulture sector by implementing state-specific strategies aimed at increasing the production and productivity of fruits, vegetables, spices, and flowers.
Kruse further expressed the hope that the commissioning of the processing center will help CWWS in the promotion and expansion of locally produced goods and uplift the women.
Later, the minister also inspected the Horticulture Research Farm, Psutsero.
Director, CWWS, Nezelu Nyekha briefly highlighted the activities of the society and informed that it has successfully completed in upgrading the unit under the project of the fruit and vegetable processing centre within six-month time under the CSR- sponsored by NEDFi and SBI general insurance and contribution from CWWS with a total cost of Rs. 1.30 lakh.
Since its inception, she said CWWS focused on human development giving emphasis on empowerment of women and development of the society.
The society operates in the entire district of Phek with every Chakhesang women as member.
She said the society aimed to improve the living conditions of the Chakhesang Community especially women through implementing various activities in the area of health, education, enhancement of livelihoods, promotion of traditional crafts and textiles, and conservation of tradition and heritage.