LIVELIHOOD

Agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods and organic farming has emerged as a sustainable solution to improve soil health, enhance food security and increase income for small scale farmers. Recognizing the potential of organic farming, NCHD&IT with support from National Foundation for India (NFI), initiated a farmer’s led organic farming project in Kiphire District, Nagaland. The first phase of this project (Jan to Dec 2025) engaged 30 farmers from Tethuyo Village, Sanphure Village and Sangtsoze Village, Kiphire District. And 30 women farmers from Nikhekhu, Sukhato and Hozhuke villages from Niuland District supported by National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD). Through hands-on training, demonstration farms and the introduction of new crops, the project encouraged sustainable farming practices while promoting self- reliance through seed banking and market integration.

The initiative not only empowered farmers with knowledge and skills but also provided them with direct market linkages for their organic produce. The farmers cultivated intermediary crops such as cabbage, onion, maize, papaya, pumpkin, soyabean, naga dal, kholar, brinjal, mustard, sesame, sunflower, cape gooseberry, varieties of tomato, blue tea and white pumpkin (benincasa hispida) which generated additional income. The introduction of seed banking further strengthened their agricultural sustainability, enabling them to preserve indigenous seed varieties and reduce dependency on external suppliers. Picture to add i send attach also

Hand Embroidery and Crochet Creation – An innovation

For NCHD&IT team, Embroidery and Crocheting is a kind of art that involves artful creativity making it trendy, helpful and attractive. The creation has significance in social, emotional and psychological aspects.

In this initiative, our purpose is to provide a wide range of beautifully crafted embroidery and crochet products to our customers. Lazy daisies, French knot, cable chains and other designs with crochet items such as crochet dolls, octopus, hats, cactus, golden bells, flowers and faces of many creatures are our creation. We ensure relevance of the business so all the products are 100% hand-made and customized to customers’ taste and choice. We can provide both custom made order item and ready stock items.

We are also committed to conduct 30 – day Training on Embroidery and Crochet to Women and Young Girls in Difficult Circumstance in order to enable their skill for a better means of living. So far we have trained 30 women in difficult situation even a girl of locomotor disability