Jakhama adopted as Myki Village for 2026-27

Kohima, October 15 (MExN): Jakhama village in Kohima district has been adopted as a Myki Village for the financial year 2026-27 under the Myki Village Adoption Initiative of the Department of Women Resource Development.A formal programme marking the adoption was held at the Jakhama Village Panchayat Hall on October 15, with MLA Kevipodi Sophie attending as the special guest.The initiative seeks to promote the state government’s policy of ‘one district, one product’ through a ‘one village, one product’ approach, under which an existing activity undertaken by village women is identified and scaled up to enhance production and improve market linkages.Under the initiative, 10 women farmers each from the eight khels of Jakhama village have been selected to scale up the cultivation of hybrid onion, a crop that is already performing well in the village.The initiative aims to strengthen existing agricultural activities undertaken by women and improve production and marketing opportunities.The formal programme was followed by a technical session.Members of the Jakhama Village Council, Village Development Board (VDB), Jakhama Women’s Organisation and officials of the Department of Women Resource Development attended the programme.The initiative is part of the department’s efforts to support women-led livelihood activities and promote village-level economic development through improved production and market access.