Context:
World Spice Organization suggests greater value addition in spices to achieve $10B export target
Spice Industry in India:
- India is the world’s largest spice producer and consumer.
- Leading States in terms of production – Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc.
- India is largest exporter of spices.
- Chilli was the most exported spice from India (2021-22).
- Major Export Destinations – China, USA, Bangladesh, Thailand, UAE, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, UK etc.
- Initiatives undertaken – Spice Board of India, SPICED etc.
Spice Board of India:
- Statutory Body constituted in 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986.
- Headquarters – Kochi, Kerala
- Role – Autonomous body responsible for the export promotion of the 52 scheduled spices and development of Cardamom.
- Ministry – Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Read more about SPICED Scheme
Source: TH
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (c)
