Wild apple in nagaland

Welcome to the bird podcast hosted by shoba narayan. The knobby grapefruitsized fruits are yellowgreen, and ripen to get a leathery brown covering. Here you can get information about flora and fauna of nagaland, india. Fly into dimapur or take the fast train from guwahati which leaves daily at 0630. Gospel songs that touch your soul should you have a religious bend of mind or the modern tunes rendered exquisitely to set your feet atapping. See more ideas about flora and fauna, flora and india. The universities of nagaland has occupied a prominent place among the other institutions of higher education in india. This alphabetical list of common tree names are organized by genus, then species, subspecies, and variety. Alluring, and attractive, there might be limited wildlife reserves in nagaland but they unique fauna, hard to find anywhere else in india. It is the home to various animals including some rare species of birds. Have you ever seen such huge apple trees laden with fruit. Nagaland, known as the land of agriculture is a land of folklore.

The largest church in asia is the ninestorey sumi baptist church in nagaland. Nagaland craft and art come from a long lineage of ancestors and it is greatly carried out even in todays generation. Another attractive wildlife tourism place that one must include on a wildlife tour in nagaland will be fakim sanctuary, situated on the indiamyanmar border. One of the favorite fruits of wild elephants, chalta thrives in the wet soil and humid atmosphere of swamps and semitropical forests.

Data from the geographical indications registry has. Rakesh sarwal, additional secretary, government of india said the bubbling spirit of nagaland was reflected through the positivism shown by the enthusiastic young entrepreneurs, stakeholders and representatives of different organisations who attended the workshop on pradhan mantri kisan sampada yojana pmksy held at capital convention centre. Southern nagaland birding hotspots covering the districts of kohima, peren and dimapur khonoma area in kohima district. Search results for nagaland food stock photos and images 437 page 1 of 5. This small sanctuary in the eastern hills close to the myanmar border was established in 1983 covering an area of 642 hectares.

May 17, 2019 an account of a trip to nagaland, and what i discovered. Nagaland has only three products with gi tag eastern mirror. The state capital is kohima, and the largest city is dimapur. Nagaland to promote wild apple plantation morungexpress. The pleasure of relishing a simple meal is enhanced by the. Further, mushroom selling was observed in kohima town of nagaland where women represented 83% of sellers, while indigenous people comprised 67. The hornbill festival nagaland, a treat to the senses. Three apple saplings gifted to a naga village guard in the saramati mountain range in nagaland by an assam rifles soldier back in 1980 have. May 6, 2016 docynia indica the wild apple sour with irresistible aroma. Naga local fruits and vegetables on display in nagaland youtube.

The ultimate travelling camp takes glamping to a whole new level. This allows searches for the genus name of a tree example apple malus so if you dont know the species name of apple tree, you can locate it using the genus name and looking through the species names with tree descriptions and pictures. This authentic hot sauce from nagaland will soon be. School african teen hardcore with sugar daddy for money. Nagaland may be rich in vegetation but the number of registrations for the geographical indication gi tag for products from the state is negligible with only three products being given the tag till date. Our maruti 800 rattles through a thick forest, past a wild apple orchard, before arriving at a clearing obscured by plumes of smoke. The fact that the constant stress, time and dedication put by the local artisans to untangle each thread or weave bamboo strands to create a work of art is a tedious task perhaps that is what appeals every traveller while.

Standing on a smoking jhum field, i look at the charcoal scenery, interrupted by alder stumps all around. The tales of a place like nagaland often go untold, but then once a way, there comes a musician like alobo naga to sing its new song. India is home to some 1200 bird species, amongst the highest in the world. The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species malus domestica in the rose family rosaceae. Wild edible plants used by konyak tribe in mon district of nagaland. Hazarika tk, pongener m 2017 potential wild edible fruits of nagaland, northeast india and its significance in the livelihood and nutritional security of rural, indigenous people. As part of the khonoma green village project kgvp supported by the union ministry of tourism and culture, ecotourism is being promoted.

This fruit is also an appetizer for health as it contains vitamin a,c,b1,b2, folic acid, niacin and rich in calcium, potassium. The area is most humid in august, with daily humidity measuring as much as 81 per cent. Wildlife tourism in nagaland blue hills teeming with flora, and fauna and that too in complete isolation makes nagaland one of the best destinations in india for wildlife lovers. This podcast will focus largely on birds, specifically on indian birds with occasional global forays. A total of species of fleshy fungi under 9 genera and 6 families were identified. The apples are not plucked or harvested and grow wild in the forests of khonoma in nagaland. The process of making jam from wild apple in nagaland. A farmer earns inr 50k to inr 60k per year from 40 plants, supports childrens education our correspondent kohima, march 29 emn. Filled with meandering brooks, and narrow valleys, it is home to endangered species like tiger, slender, loris, panther, himalayan bear, jungle cat barking deer, and hoolock gibbon. This is a land of rugged hills and tribes where ancient headhunting habits have collided in a train wreck against the burmese identity, leaving modernity derailed. It is a wild, forested, and undeveloped region bounded by myanmar on the east and the indian states of manipur on the south, assam on the northwest, and arunachal pradesh on the north.

Can be processed into juice, sweetened dehydrated snacks or grated and eaten with. Apr 18, 2018 cherry blossoms in nagaland, india posted by shubhammansingka on april 18, 2018 august 16, 2018 after a lucky ride to get to pfutsero in phek district what. Wild apple, growing wild for the last 200 years zizira explorers. Wild edible plants used by konyak tribe in mon district of. Naga farmers group offering dried wild apple, packaging type. He is also the recipient of mother teresa millenium award year 2007 for his remarkable contribution to. It has worked miraculously in fetched a good favourable income return for the poor farmers in that particular region.

Can be processed into juice, sweetened dehydrated snacks or grated and. Nagaland pineapple varietiesqueen,kew,giant variety pineapple. Jan 28, 2019 a trip to north east india and particularly nagaland is incomplete without sampling its local drinks including the rice brew, juices, and wines made from fruits like wild apple, cherry, and banana. It borders the state of assam to the west, arunachal pradesh and assam to the north, myanmar to the east, and manipur to the south.

India, nagaland, mon, wild flowers growing in fallow konyak naga slash and burn field near burmese border, panoramic meat. And we will do individual podcasts on bird species of india. Wild apple trees are evergreen or deciduous, 23 m tall. Cherry blossoms in nagaland, india the bum who travels. An apple festival is celebrated here in the month of september.

What luck to spend some time with cherry blossoms that day. The villages are usually divided into khels, or quarters, each with its own. The intanki wildlife sanctuary in nagaland is under the preservation of the forest wildlife department. There are fruits sweet, sour and bitter and those with tastes in between without number. Meet alobo naga, awardwinning musician from dimapur who. An account of a trip to nagaland, and what i discovered. It is bordered by the state of assam to the west, arunachal pradesh and assam to the north, myanmar to the east, and manipur to the south. Naga farmers group offering sweet kashmiri wild apple fruit, packaging type. It is located at about 53 km from imphal in manipur. These massively tall and bulky apple trees have a massive crop of wild apples on each of them.

Wild fruits serve to diversify the diet and promote health of many tribal societies around the world, however they remain largely underutilized. It is also known for the fallow management of its alder trees and for its beautiful terraces which are. Nagaland is the only indian state which showed population drop between 2001 to 2011 census. Nagaland is a beautiful destination in india and it stores some popular places to visit. Aier and that was the time when she was a child and faintly remembers how that. However with many agriproducts like naga mircha, ginger, pineapple, wild apple, oranges, cardamom etc, gaining popularity.

It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus malus that are used by humans. Parliamentary secretary for horticulture neiba kronu stated that the department is all set to encourage largescale wild apple plantation and. See more ideas about fruit, yogi food and fruit love. The state capital is kohima, the largest city is dimapur and the coldest and highest altitude town is pfutsero. Parliamentary secretary for horticulture neiba kronu stated that the department is all set to. It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres 6,401 sq mi with a population. Neiphiu rio he is the present member of parliament from nagaland. Naga wild apple growing in khonoma village nagaland. The state of nagaland stands uniquely in the 9th position in the top 10 list of the largest apple producing states in india. Wild apple decoration at khonoma village, hornbill festival. You can soak in the freshness of fine scent in the air, the calming yet buzzing sound of wild cicadas and beautiful rolling ranch lands and white fluffy clouds hovering above.

Docynia indica the wild apple sour with irresistible aroma. Naga wild apple growing in khonoma village nagaland youtube. Its surprising, the nightlife in dimapur you might think its dead, considering this is a dry state, he says, but monday through saturday, they are always packed. Nagaland were found to be mycophilic and to have extensive traditional mycological knowledge. Standing on a smoking jhum field, i look at the charcoal scenery, interrupted by alder stumps all. A trip to north east india and particularly nagaland is incomplete without sampling its local drinks including the rice brew, juices, and wines made from fruits like wild apple, cherry, and banana. Wild fruits are not only varied but are also quite plentiful. The hornbill festival nagaland, a treat to the senses inditales. The uncontested wild east of india, nagaland is probably one of the reasons you come to the northeast in the first place. Top 10 largest apple producing states in india in 2019. It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres 6,401 sq mi with a population of. In fact when famine occurred after bamboo flowering in late 1950s, relief rice was distributed in nagaland according to prof. Built on the most prominent points along the ridges of the hills, these villages were once stockaded, with massive wooden gates approached by narrow sunken paths.

A survey and documentation from kohima, phek and tuensang district of nagaland, india. Its thought more than 30,000 dogs are killed in nagaland state every year animal societys chief says the cruelty is the worst he has ever witnessed across asia, 30 million dogs are killed. Nagaland article about nagaland by the free dictionary. Gooseberries, wild apple, bamboo shoot, lemon, tamarind, passion fruit and even the rice from ration shops are foods which enhance hunger. The next day, we set off towards the jhum fields, before heading to chizami. This authentic hot sauce from nagaland will soon be available across india the morung express. Survey and inventorisation k pradheep, soyimchiten, anjula pandey and k c bhatt division of plant exploration and germplasm collection, icarnational bureau of plant genetic resources, pusa campus, new delhi 110 012 received 4 july 2015. The wild apple is the speciality of the state of sikkim. Tickle your taste buds with this sweet and tangy flavoured dried wild apple candy which also serves as a great appetizer after a hearty meal. Hunger quenching foods of nagaland the thumb print a. Wild edible fungal resources used by ethnic tribes of.

We will speak to the men and women who successfully saved the amur falcon from being massacred in nagaland. Farmers who indulge, sow in the autumn, the flowers coming in marchapril, with fruits maturing in september. Stemmed from a community initiative on conservation of its unique flora and fauna, khonoma in nagaland. Nagaland has the potential and ability to be globally. More than fourfifths of the population lives in small isolated villages. Wild grapes, wild apple, wild lemon, wild bananas, wild mangoes, wild walnut, wild mulberry, wild cherry and a host of other indigenous fruits are to be found.