Chilli cultivation in Nagaland

Thursday, August 21, 2008, 16:01 [IST]

Nagaland, Aug 21, 2008: The cultivation of chilli has been helping farmers to earn a livelihood at Mengujuma village in Nagaland for generations. Though the cultivation is on a small scale, yet the favorable weather conditions makes them one of the best chilli producers in the state. People from various areas of the state buy these chillies in huge quantities, with farmers making handsome gains.

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