Spices Board looks to tap potential of north-eastern region
The Indian Spices Board has earmarked INR575 million (USD9.28 mln) in the 12th plan for turning the north-eastern region of the country into a major hub for organic farming of spices, a rise of nearly 68% from the previous plan period. Auction centres for large cardamom in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are also being considered. […]