Ms. Kago Tanu, a young entrepreneur from Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, has brought laurels to the state by winning the Bharat Entrepreneur Award at the 4th Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, held in New Delhi.

Ms. Tanu is the founder of KT Marketing, a venture dedicated to promoting organic and healthy food products. Her company is best known for producing organic fruit candies and natural food items made from locally grown fruits such as kiwi, plum, wild apple, and pineapple. By transforming seasonal produce into value-added products, she has not only created a sustainable business model but also generated new opportunities for local farmers.

Receiving the award, Ms. Tanu expressed gratitude for the recognition and highlighted her vision of showcasing the rich natural bounty of Arunachal Pradesh on national and global platforms. She noted that the honor further motivates her to scale up operations and expand the reach of indigenous organic products to wider markets.

Industry leaders at the summit lauded Ms. Tanu’s efforts as a shining example of innovation rooted in tradition, and a testament to the growing role of women entrepreneurs in shaping India’s sustainable future.

Her recognition with the Bharat Entrepreneur Award underscores the potential of Northeast India’s agribusiness sector and the importance of empowering local entrepreneurs to bring regional products to the national stage.