Nagaland signs pact to involve 30,000 women farmers in bamboo value chain

Nagaland's state government recently signed a pact to bring 30,000 women farmers into the bamboo value chain. The agreement seeks to empower women by providing them with training and market linkages in a fast‑growing, sustainable crop. The initiative aligns with national policies that encourage women’s participation in agriculture and rural development. Officials expect the program to strengthen rural economies and offer new income opportunities for women farmers.