Mission Golden Spice is a five-year government initiative launched to build a stronger value chain around Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric and position it as a premium export product. Backed by a project outlay of about ₹175.45 crore, the mission aims to expand cultivation, improve processing and branding, raise farmer incomes, and create a more export-ready turmeric ecosystem in the state. At its core, Mission Golden Spice is the integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Cha

Consuming heavy metals in spices, like lead, cadmium, and arsenic, can severely harm human health, leading to neurological damage (mental retardation, cognitive issues), kidney/ liver failure, cardiovascular problems, immune system suppression, birth defects, and even caner, because these metals accumulate in organs and disrupt normal body functions, with risks increasing with adulterated spice consumption and chronic exposure. SPECIFIC HEALTH IMPACTS BY METAL: LEAD (Pb): Dam

Spice dyeing is a fascinating ancient technique that uses natural dyes from kitchen spices like turmeric, saffron, cinnamon, and paprika to color fabrics. This eco-friendly method not only imparts vibrant colors but also incorporates the medicinal properties and aromas of the spices. Benefits of Spice Dyeing NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE: Spice dyeing uses natural ingredients, reducing the environmental impact compared to synthetic dyes. THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: The dyed fabrics ca

Spices are the backbone of Indian cuisine, playing a vital role in the country's rich culinary heritage. Spices like Cinnamon, Star Anise, Stone flower, provide a wide range of flavors and aromas. They can create sweet, savory, spicy, or pungent tastes, enhancing the overall dining experience. Spices can also influence the visual appeal of dishes with ingredients like Turmeric. Spices like Cloves have historically been used to help preserve food, preventing microbial deterio

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of immunity. Spices play a supportive role in building immunity against COVID-19 and have been traditionally used for theor potential health benefits. Certain spices, such as turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon contribute to boost immunity and alleviate symptoms. 1. TURMERIC has curcumin that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune boosting properties. 2. BLACK PEPPER contains piperine that enhances bioavailability of other