Dimapur, April 22 -- Achumbemo Kikon, Secretary General of the Naga People's Front (NPF), on Tuesday called for a significant expansion of local pork production in Nagaland to address a growing supply deficit.

Speaking at the inauguration of a pork retail outlet in Kohima, Kikon pointed to the high demand for pork in the state, noting that Nagaland requires around 60,000 tonnes annually, while current local production stands at about 30,000 tonnes - leaving a shortfall of nearly 50 per cent.

Highlighting the economic potential of the sector, he said the existing gap presents a major opportunity for farmers and entrepreneurs to scale up production and strengthen local supply chains.

Kikon also urged educated unemployed youth to explore ...