A group of 29 Small Tea Growers (STG), collectively known as the “Smaller Tea Growers of Chen Nagaland,” have taken an initiative to revitalize the economy of Indo-Myanmar border villages to train local villagers on tea cultivation.
This was informed in a press release issued by International Border Awareness Forum of Northeast (SCMP) general secretary, Shomwang Wangnao. Assisted by International Border Awareness Forum of Northeast, the dedicated volunteers have embarked on a mission to train local villagers in tea cultivation.
From September 16 till October 2, 2023, the volunteers have covered 15 villages, primarily in Mon district and has already impacted over 1,480 tea growers and potential tea farmers in the region.
It further informed that 29 volunteers have been conducting the training on their own expenses, demonstrating their commitment to the cause where the IBAFNE (SCMP) assisted them in networking with the central government of India, ensuring their efforts were well-supported and sustainable.
International Border Awareness Forum of Northeast (SCMP) has played a pivotal role in assisting the volunteers in networking with the central government of India, ensuring that their efforts were well-supported and sustainable.
“Smaller Tea Growers of Chen Nagaland” have also set an ambitious goal to establish thousands of tea farms within one year, with the hope of fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency in the border region. The initiative serves as a shining example of grassroots efforts to empower communities and boost local economies as it promises to bring positive change to the lives of many.