Mission Golden Spice Launched for Meghalaya's Lakadong Turmeric

Key Points

• The mission has an outlay of ₹175.45 crore and a five-year roadmap for 2025–2030.

• It aims to expand Lakadong turmeric cultivation from 2,500 to 7,500 hectares and raise farmer remuneration to ₹80 per kg by 2030.

• Lakadong turmeric is GI-tagged and has 7–10% curcumin content.

• The mission is anchored by MDoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC).