Arunachal Orchid Mission
The partnership aims to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a leading orchid hub, creating sustainable economic opportunities for the state.

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta held a virtual meeting on Tuesday with Nagesh Singh, Indiaโ€™s Ambassador to Thailand, to explore international collaboration for the state’s Orchid Mission.

The discussion focused on attracting Thai private investment, securing high-quality planting materials, and gaining technical expertise to enhance both scientific and commercial orchid farming.

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The meeting also emphasized the importance of upskilling farmers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

The state government is eager to transfer tissue culture technology and plans to establish a Centre of Excellence, along with model orchid clusters, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Chief Secretary Gupta stated, โ€œWe are seeking the Embassy’s support to connect with Thai investors and agencies for technology partnerships. This collaboration will help transform orchid cultivation into a sustainable, high-value horticulture enterprise, providing better livelihoods for the stateโ€™s residents.โ€

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The partnership aims to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a leading orchid hub, creating sustainable economic opportunities for the state.