Nagaland: Buyers-Suppliers meet kicks off at Kisama

The Department of Industries & Commerce, in association with Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC), launched the Buyers & Suppliers Meet 2025 at Bamboo Hall, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima on December 4. The two-day Meet commenced with a short official programme with advisor for Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, as the special guest, a DIPR report stated.
Speaking at the programme, Hekani expressed her honour in joining the inaugural Meet under the RAMP Project of the Ministry of MSME and welcomed the buyers, industry leaders and entrepreneurs. She highlighted Nagaland as the Land of Festivals, where culture and craftsmanship inspire innovation, and said the Meet is a catalyst for collaboration and long-term partnerships. With 24 buyers from across India and 22 MSMEs from Nagaland, she said the event offers a strong opportunity to build lasting, scalable relationships.
She acknowledged the presence of industry leaders, noting that their engagement reflects growing national recognition of Nagaland’s authenticity and potential. She stressed connecting small businesses to strong market networks and outlined sectors where Nagaland holds competitive strength—artisanal fruit beverages, herbal and organic teas, food-processing products, handicrafts and handloom items. She said the Meet transforms cultural richness into market opportunity, supports sustainable livelihoods and aims to enhance MSME competitiveness and market access. She urged participants to co-create opportunities and formally declared the Meet open.
Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, in his keynote address, said the Meet is a strategic step toward turning policy into partnership and potential into prosperity. He highlighted Nagaland’s cultural richness and entrepreneurial spirit, saying strengths like skilled artisans, King Chilli and herbal teas provide competitive advantage. He said sustainable market linkages are essential and the Government is working to foster long-term partnerships, positioning buyers as collaborators in shaping quality, design and scalable production. He encouraged entrepreneurs to use the platform as a springboard and buyers to explore exclusive product lines and long-term procurement. He said the Meet’s success lies in relationships built, supply chains established and confidence gained.
Director, Industries & Commerce, P. Tokugha Sema acknowledged the presence of 24 buyers from firms such as Eyaas, Brahmaputra Fables, Rural Delight and Universe Export, and the 22 MSMEs showcasing the state’s craftsmanship and innovation. He said areas of buyer interest—handloom, handicrafts, home décor, artisanal foods, herbal teas and processed products—align with local strengths. The platform offers opportunities for product evaluation, supply discussions and alignment with market standards. He said the Meet is a strategic market-linkage initiative to prepare MSMEs for national value chains and enhance competitiveness, and will offer entrepreneurs market insights and long-term networking. The two-day Meet will feature panel discussions, sector pitch sessions and B2B Meet.