Congratulations to the Lakadong Turmeric Cooperative Union Limited, Jowai, and the Directorate of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt of Meghalaya for securing the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lakadong Turmeric on March 30, 2024.
The journey towards obtaining the GI for Lakadong began four years ago in October 2019. Under the directions and guidance of the Chairman of the Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission, Shri K.N. Kumar, IAS & Shri P. Sampath Kumar, IAS, then Commissioner & Secretary, Agriculture, a committee under the Chairpersonship of Smti. M.N. Nampui, IAS, then Secretary of Agriculture was constituted by the Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship (MIE) under the leadership of Shri. B.K. Sohliya, MAS, then Director of MIE, to select and empanel IPR firms for the purpose of application for the GI of Lakadong.
The Commission expresses its appreciation of the combined efforts and active support of both the Directorates of Horticulture and Agriculture, the District Horticulture Officers of East and West Jaintia Hills, farmer representatives and the steadfast dedication of Shri. Demandson Lyngdoh, MAS, Project Officer of Mission Lakadong, which has culminated in this award.
