Mission Golden Spice launched for Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched 'Mission Golden Spice', a ₹175.45-crore project for the Lakadong turmeric value chain in Meghalaya, on 21 July 2026.
Summary
Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project is a ₹175.45-crore convergence-led initiative for turmeric cultivation and value-chain development in Meghalaya, launched by Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Mission Golden Spice runs as a five-year roadmap (2025–2030) in two phases: Value Chain Strengthening, then Expansion and Scale-up. Mission Golden Spice is anchored by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and the North Eastern Council (NEC), with convergence across the Agriculture, Food Processing and Commerce ministries, APEDA, the Spices Board, the National Turmeric Board, ICAR, NABARD and others. Lakadong turmeric is GI-tagged and has a curcumin content of 7–10%.
Key facts
- Launched
- 21 July 2026
- Launched by
- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia with CM Conrad K. Sangma
- Outlay
- ₹175.45 crore
- Duration
- Five years, 2025–2030, in two phases
- Anchors
- MDoNER and North Eastern Council (NEC)
- Crop
- GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric, curcumin 7–10%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
'Mission Golden Spice', launched in July 2026, is aimed at which crop of Meghalaya?
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Correct answer: B — Lakadong turmeric
Mission Golden Spice is the Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project.
What is the outlay of Mission Golden Spice for Lakadong turmeric?
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Correct answer: C — ₹175.45 crore
Mission Golden Spice is a ₹175.45-crore convergence-led initiative.
Consider the following statements about Mission Golden Spice: 1. Lakadong turmeric, the focus of the Mission, is GI-tagged. 2. The Mission is anchored by MDoNER and the North Eastern Council. 3. The Mission is a single-phase, three-year project. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Mission is a five-year roadmap (2025–2030) in two phases.