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Mission "Golden Spice"
July 31 , 2026
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- Union Minister of DoNER launches Mission "Golden Spice" for Meghalaya's Lakadong Turmeric.
- It aims to enhance the value chain of GI-certified Lakadong turmeric and position Meghalaya as a global spice hub.
- Meghalaya has the potential to become the world's premier source of high-curcumin organic turmeric.
- It is known for its high curcumin content.
- Its curcumin level ranges from 7% to 12%, while the global average for turmeric is about 2% to 4%.
- Curcumin is the principal bioactive compound in turmeric and is used as a marker for quality assessment.
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