Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

July 21, 2026 7:09 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

The Centre on Tuesday launched Mission Golden Spice, a ₹175.45-crore initiative aimed at transforming Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium spice while strengthening the entire value chain and boosting farmers' incomes. The Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project was launched by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. The fiv...

Northeast can lead India’s growth story through organic agriculture: Nirmala Sitharaman

June 19, 2026 6:46 PM

Northeast can lead India’s growth story through organic agriculture: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the Northeast has the potential to emerge as India's next growth powerhouse by leveraging its strengths in organic farming, sustainable agriculture and premium-quality produce, asserting that the region could lead the country's development journey in the years ahead. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Northeast's largest organic spice processing plant at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, Sitharaman said the fut...