Entrepreneurship / Rural Livelihoods
In Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister spoke about Chokhone Krichena, affectionately called the Flower Lady of Manipur, for showing how floriculture can become a sustainable source of income and dignity.
A resident of Senapati district, she has promoted flower cultivation by blending indigenous knowledge with organised production, marketing, and training of local growers.
In 2021, she set up Dianthe Private Limited, giving floriculture in the hills a structured business platform and opening market access for small farmers.
Her work highlights the power of women-led enterprises in transforming local economies.
APSC relevance: Women empowerment, agripreneurship, sustainable livelihoods in the Northeast.
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