Itanagar, Sep 26 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Saturday called upon the state’s youth to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven value addition to harness the region’s rich natural wealth and horticultural potential.
The governor, who visited the Naara Aaba Winery in Ziro Valley, said the future belongs to those who can transform local strengths into sustainable enterprises that generate community employment.
Interacting with Tage Rita Takhe, the founder of India’s first organic kiwi wine venture, Naara Aaba, the governor praised her for turning a local agricultural resource into a nationally recognised brand.
“Naara Aaba stands as a shining example of innovation, perseverance, and value addition rooted in local resources,” Parnaik said, adding that such ventures strengthen the agricultural ecosystem by preventing post-harvest wastage and ensuring better returns for growers.
Arunachal Pradesh is among the country’s leading kiwi producers.
Parnaik said processing local produce creates new avenues for income generation while simultaneously boosting tourism in the scenic Ziro valley.
Expressing hope that Takhe’s success would inspire youths to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, the governor added that such initiatives align with the vision of building a self-reliant and economically vibrant state. PTI COR NSD
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