Dimapur, March 15 -- Marking a historic milestone, Khonoma village in Kohima district organised the first-ever Chumerie (garlic) festival in Nagaland on Friday.

Interestingly, the Khonoma Women Union hosted the festival, which was sponsored by the women resource development department and cosponsored by the horticulture and agriculture departments.

The festival was organised not just for agricultural progress but also to prove the vital role the women play in leading rural development. It also stands as a symbol of women's leadership and community resilience, with garlic cultivation now a growing source of economic empowerment for the village.

Nagaland rural development minister Metsubo Jamir, who graced the event as the special guest,...