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Mission Golden Spice Launched in Meghalaya for GI-Tagged Lakadong Turmeric
The Union Minister launches Mission Golden Spice, an Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project, in Meghalaya. The mission provides a 5-year roadmap (2025–2030) to promote the GI-tagged Lakadong Turmeric with high curcumin content.
Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Timeframe | Provides a 5-year roadmap covering 2025–2030. |
| Focus crop and location | Promotes GI-tagged Lakadong Turmeric in Meghalaya. |
| GI-tagged features | Comprises distinctive aroma and strong nutraceutical potential. |
| Curcumin content | Regulates quality positioning by citing curcumin content at 7–10%, nearly 4 times the world average. |
| Curcumin definition | Curcumin is the principal, brightly yellow active compound found in the rhizomes of the turmeric plant. |
| Global positioning | Authorises branding as a flagship Brand North East product with premium export value. |
| Soil-related observation | Provides for reduced curcumin levels when attempts are made to grow Lakadong turmeric outside Meghalaya, highlighting the role of local soil. |
| Women’s role | Mandates women as central custodians in cultivation, processing, and farmer institutions. |
| Phased implementation | Comprises two phases: Phase 1, Value Chain Strengthening; Phase 2, Expansion and Scale-up. |
| Anchoring agencies | Governed by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and the North Eastern Council (NEC). |
| Infrastructure component | Comprises Northeast’s largest integrated organic turmeric processing and curcumin extraction facility. |