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Mission “Golden Spice” — Lakadong Turmeric
📅 Published 23 Jul 2026 · July 2026
Mission “Golden Spice” — Lakadong Turmeric
What happened?
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, MDoNER/MoC, along with Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma, launched Mission Golden Spice.
Key Facts
- Project: Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project
- Location: Meghalaya
- Cost: ₹175.45 crore
- Roadmap: 5 years (2025–2030)
- Lakadong turmeric has a GI tag.
- Major cultivation areas:
- West Jaintia Hills
- East Jaintia Hills
- Cultivation: ~2,600 hectares
- Production: ~10,000 MT annually
- MDoNER contribution: 50%
Mission Phases
Phase 1: Value Chain Strengthening
Phase 2: Expansion & Scale-up
UPSC Angle
GS-III: Agriculture + GI products + value addition + North-East development.
Prelims Hook:
Lakadong Turmeric → Meghalaya → GI tag → Mission Golden Spice → ₹175.45 crore
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC