28/08/2026
Nagaland Shines at PMFME Conclave 2026!
The Department of Food Processing, Government of Nagaland, was conferred the 2nd Runner Up Award for Best Performing State in the Small State Category during the recently concluded PMFME Conclave 2026, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 24th and 25th August 2026.
The award was presented by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan and received on behalf of the State by Shri Zakielatuo Yiese, Deputy Director, Food Processing, Shri Mhasiphizo Khezhie, Department Nodal Officer for PMFME Scheme along with Shri Kuko Nuh, State Lead Project Manager and Shri Joel Phucho, Programme Manager from State Project Management Unit (SPMU).
Other recognitions for Nagaland:
• Smt. Jessy Jurry, Functional Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) Kohima – Best Performing District Nodal Officer (DNO)
• Shri Rukuveto Lohe, DRP, Phek – Best Performing District Resource Person (DRP)
• Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) – recognised for its significant performance, with Smt. Lentinaro Imchen, State Programme Manager, NSRLM, receiving the award on behalf of the Mission.
These multiple recognitions reflect the collective efforts of the Department of Food Processing, Department of Industries & Commerce, SPMU, NSRLM, DAY-NULM, DNOs, DRPs, banking fraternity and all stakeholders working to strengthen Nagaland’s micro food processing sector and create sustainable opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
A proud moment for Nagaland and a motivation to do even more!