Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

Meghalaya launched Mission Golden Spice on July 21, 2026, to promote the globally renowned GI-tagged Lakadong Turmeric, which is known for its high curcumin content of 7–10%, significantly higher than the global average. With an investment of ₹175.45 crore, the five-year mission (2025–2030) aims to strengthen the turmeric value chain, double farmers' income, expand cultivation from 2,500 hectares to 7,500 hectares, and establish the Northeast's largest integrated organic turmeric processing and curcumin extraction facility. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the "Ashtalakshmi" vision.