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Nagaland is a state in India’s northeast. It is bordered on the north by the state of Arunachal Pradesh, on the west by Assam, on the south by Manipur, and on the east by Myanmar’s Sagaing Region. Kohima is the capital, and Dimapur is the largest city. According to the 2011 Census of India, it covers 16,579 square kilometres and has a population of 1,980,602, making it one of India’s smallest states.
Agriculture is the country’s most important economic activity, accounting for more than 70% of its GDP. Forestry, tourism, insurance, real estate, and miscellaneous cottage industries are all important activities.
The Naga make up the vast majority of the population. Nagaland has a population of 2 million people, according to the 2011 census. The Naga people make up about 1.8 million people in the state, accounting for more than 90% of the population.
It is located between the longitudes of 98 and 96 degrees east and the latitudes of 26.6 and 27.4 degrees north. It has a wealthy population.
Agriculture
Rice, corn, millets, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, potato, banana, pineapple, Rice, corn, millets, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, potato, banana, pineapple, orange, litchi, ginger, yams, cucumber, and areca nut are the main crops in Nagaland. Rice is the most important crop and the people’s main source of nutrition. Oilseeds such as rapeseed, mustard, and soybeans are widely grown. ger, yams, cucumber, and areca nut are the main crops in Nagaland. Rice is the most important crop and the people’s main source of nutrition. Oilseeds such as rapeseed, mustard, and soybean are widely grown.
Under the provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods Act, Nagaland’s “sweet cucumber” was given a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product.
The GI tag is an important symbol that denotes the authenticity of not only the product but also the method in which it was produced. It is found on products with a specific geographical origin and reputation.
The GI tag is intended to protect communities’ truly unique traditions from being appropriated by large corporations, allowing these communities to prosper economically by manufacturing, producing, and marketing their traditional knowledge.
Cultivation
Jhum farmers in Nagaland typically grew a variety of crops as determined by the community. The state’s jhum pattern includes tree burning, felling, drying, and burning of the jhum field, as well as sowing, intercultural operations, harvesting, and fallowing.
The Inceptisols are the most important type of soil in Nagaland, covering about 66 percent of the land area. Fine clay, clay loamy, and fine loamy clay are among the soil textures.
Specialty
Naga cucumbers are known for their sweetness and distinctive green colour.
Cucumbers from Naga are juicy, soft, and sweet. They are grown entirely in an organic manner.
Naga cucumbers are a type of fruit that differs from other cucumbers in terms of taste, shape, and size.
They are low in calories but high in potassium and contain a lot of water, so they can be used instead of sports drinks.
They are low in calories but high in potassium and contain a lot of water, so they can be used instead of sports drinks.
Naga farmers have traditionally grown cucumber as a mixed crop in their Jhum fields, primarily during the Kharif season (April–May).
In jhum cultivation, it is one of the most important component crops.
This is primarily grown as a cash crop alongside paddy, but ‘off-season’ cucumbers from various districts of Nagaland, particularly Mokokchung, have gained much popularity within the state and have now become a trend among the district’s farmers.
Some tribes, such as the Konyak, have been discovered to grow cucumbers year-round using the seed-to-seed method. Depending on the soil type, a different method is used.
Throughout Nagaland, many different local cucumber varieties that are soft, juicy, and have a sweet taste are grown.
Naga cucumbers are a type of fruit that differs from other cucumbers in terms of taste, shape, and size.
Conclusion
In India, Nagaland is known as the festival state. A year-round atmosphere of celebrations is created by the diversity of people and tribes, each with its own culture and heritage. Furthermore, the state observes all Christian holidays. The vast majority of Nagaland’s population is directly dependent on agriculture, so traditional tribe-related festivals revolve around it.
Nagaland, according to tourism experts, has an advantage in tapping into the tourism sector for economic growth because of its uniqueness and strategic location in northeast India. The state has done a fantastic job of promoting the great Hornbill Festival, which draws both Indian and foreign visitors. Nagaland’s tourism focuses on its rich culture, historical exhibits, and wildlife.
