KOHIMA : Nagaland’s Department of Land Resources, in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India and AIC-CCRI-CED, hosted the ‘Coffee Canvas’ event at the Capital Cultural Hall, Kohima, under the theme “A Journey from Farm to Global Market.” The special programme highlighted the growing prominence of Nagaland’s coffee on both the national and international stages.

Addressing the gathering, G. Ikuto Zhimomi, MLA and Advisor for Land Resources, emphasized the rising global recognition of Nagaland’s coffee industry.

He noted that coffee is the second most consumed drink after water, with 2.25 billion cups consumed globally each day. He said Nagaland is emerging as a strong contender in the Northeast’s coffee narrative.

Zhimomi pointed out that the state has immense untapped potential, with 10.4 lakh hectares, or 62.7% of Nagaland’s geographical area, suitable for coffee cultivation. However, only 11,187 hectares have been developed so far. He highlighted the Department’s push for sustainable and eco-friendly coffee farming, preserving Nagaland’s rich biodiversity and unique flavour profile.

Celebrating the international accolades Nagaland coffee has earned, Zhimomi mentioned its silver and gold wins at the Aurora International Taste Challenge in South Africa in 2021 and 2023. He said Nagaland coffee is now moving from commodity to specialty, becoming the state’s Unique Selling Point (USP). He also stressed the broader economic opportunities, from eco-tourism and café culture to employment generation across the value chain.

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