With a vision to protect the environment and inspire the Naga youth towards self-dependence, Belho’s venture is set to make a significant impact on Nagaland’s economy, unemployment challenges, and sustainable business practices. In this interview, we delve into the journey behind KENBEL Pencils, its contribution to the environment, and its potential to create a brighter and prosperous future for Nagaland.
An Eco-Friendly Vision for Nagaland
Kenei Belho, also known as “Kenbel,” has embarked on an eco-conscious journey in entrepreneurship with the introduction of KENBEL Pencils in Nagaland. Inspired by a childhood passion for business and a dream of creating his own pencil brand, Kenbel found his innovative solution in eco-friendly pencils made from old newspaper prints. Collaborating with Swisco Techno Inc., a Gwalior-based newspaper pencil manufacturer, Kenbel aims to inspire environmental awareness and action by providing a sustainable alternative for conscious consumers in Nagaland.
Nagaland Entrepreneur, Kenei Belho, is making a significant impact on his community through an innovative venture that focuses on promoting eco-friendly products and driving environmental awareness. Motivated by the increasing entrepreneurship culture in Nagaland, Belho was determined to stand out by offering something unique and inspiring.
Observing that many entrepreneurs in the region were sticking to conventional ideas, Belho saw an opportunity to introduce a business that would not only be different but also create an example of innovation and creativity in the Nagaland market. His vision was to instill a sense of environmental consciousness that extended beyond specific occasions like World Environment Day.
Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Awareness
Belho’s venture revolves around offering eco-friendly products that serve as a medium to educate people about environmental subjects and the significance of sustainable practices. He believes that by integrating environmental awareness into people’s daily lives through these products, a positive and lasting impact on the community can be achieved.
Ambitiously his vision for an eco-friendly Nagaland and the potential impact of his venture on society and the environment is aimed to create an eco-friendly awareness campaign and provide environmental education to the youth, fostering a sense of responsibility for preserving and promoting the state’s natural resources.
Inspiring the Naga Youth through Innovation
Beyond promoting eco-friendly items, Belho’s venture has a deeper purpose – to inspire and encourage the youth to think differently and focus on innovative solutions to environmental challenges. By nurturing creativity and innovative thinking, he envisions a future where the younger generation actively contributes to creating sustainable solutions for a greener planet.
His plan is to make KENBEL Pencils a top pencil brand in Nagaland and expand its presence across various stationary segments. With an eye toward the future, Belho envisions creating a platform that empowers people to become financially independent through marketing and selling products. He believes this initiative will boost entrepreneurial spirit among the local youth and contribute to a prosperous Nagaland.
Challenges and Growth Opportunities
Despite facing skepticism from others, Belho remained steadfast in his commitment to his newspaper pencil idea. With relentless effort and dedication, he turned his dream into reality, garnering praise for the product’s quality and sustainability. Overcoming the challenge of limited local manufacturing, he found a manufacturing partner across India, proving that anything is possible in the Indian market with the right network and determination. Through KENBEL Pencils, Kenei Belho is not only transforming the stationery industry but also driving the state towards a greener, more eco-conscious future.
Kenei Belho’s KENBEL Pencils are gaining recognition for their top-quality and eco-friendly attributes in Nagaland. Made from recycled newspaper and biodegradable, these pencils compare favorably with traditional ones, decomposing faster when wet, leaving a positive environmental impact.Belho’s business strategies include offering reasonable prices and targeting specific customer segments, such as the educational, societal, and business sectors in Nagaland. The venture has already garnered positive feedback, with users expressing surprise at the pencil’s quality and smooth writing experience. Many customers, proud to support Nagaland’s first newspaper pencil brand, have inspired Belho to dream big and aim high.
The impact of the product has been far-reaching, creating unique educational experiences for students and driving an eco-friendly awareness campaign in the region. As KENBEL Pencils continue to gain popularity and user satisfaction, Belho remains dedicated to realizing his vision of a greener, eco-friendly Nagaland, one pencil at a time.
Kenei Belho’s KENBEL Pencils are not only promoting eco-friendly practices but also addressing unemployment challenges in Nagaland. Belho has partnered with local organizations and businesses to expand the reach of his products and create employment opportunities for the youth.
Belho envisions introducing more eco-friendly products, like the seed pencil, to inspire innovative ideas and sustainable practices among the public. He plans to raise awareness through grassroots campaigns and educational initiatives, emphasizing the importance of environmentally friendly products.
Creating Employment Opportunities
While KENBEL Pencils has immense potential for scalability and growth, Belho is proceeding with a strategic approach to ensure long-term sustainability. Overcoming the challenge of limited local manufacturing, he aims to establish a strong supply network across India, offering a wide range of eco-friendly products to cater to diverse customer preferences.
By enabling youth to become distributors for his brand without franchise fees, Belho fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship and provides opportunities for the Naga youth to develop marketing, profit, and business skills. His focus on quality and affordability ensures that eco-friendly products become accessible and preferred choices among consumers in Nagaland.
Belho’s passion for entrepreneurship and a dream of creating his own pencil brand led him to establish KENBEL Pencils. Inspired to stand out and make a difference, he aims to promote eco-friendly products and environmental consciousness among the people of Nagaland.
Belho’s vision extends beyond eco-friendly products; he aspires to nurture creativity and innovative thinking among the Naga youth. By encouraging entrepreneurship and providing financial independence through marketing and selling eco-friendly products, he aims to create a prosperous and self-sufficient Nagaland.
The products are to be made available all over India within some months while it awaits trademark registration to be completed. Currently, the newspaper pencils are priced at Rs 130 for 13 pieces, which comes in well packaged while plantable pencils are up for Rs 150 for 10 pieces wherein the founder says, with reach of consumers, higher the possibilities for cutdown of price range in the near future.
KENBEL Pencils, under the leadership of Kenei Belho, exemplifies all the more possibilities of how entrepreneurship and environmental consciousness can go hand in hand. By offering an innovative and sustainable solution to conventional products, Belho’s venture is transforming the stationery industry and inspiring a brighter, greener future for Nagaland.
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