A new chapter for Meghalaya’s Lakadong begins now. 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 […]
Strategic meeting of the MFEC with Lakadong Turmeric Farmers, the Director of Horticulture, District Horticulture Officers, West Jaintia Hills and Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Executive Director, NE Farm Sales Promotion, to discuss the way forward for the farmers against the backdrop of the grant of GI Tag certification for Lakadong Turmeric.
IN THE NEWS: Read More - http://surl.li/kdgqv Meghalaya's Lakadong Turmeric is finally making its way from it's native home in West Jaintia Hills to the world thanks to Mission Lakadong. Its high curcumin content makes Lakadong Turmeric one of the most sought after turmeric species in the world.
Genuine heroes who move societies toward progress are neither dramatic nor glamorous. The ever- toiling farmers or army jawans prepared to sacrifice their lives for the nation are not in the public domain while the loud and flashy people dominate media space. Fake narratives mislead the broader society so much that it starts worshipping the false gods. I have not much idea about the sociology of heroism, but I know for sure that Padma Shri Ms Trinity Saloo and Mr Nanandro Marak are our state's genuine heroes. Their steadfast commitment to progress, despite their humble backgrounds and limited means, makes them what they are - different from the rest! Some farmers I interacted with have felt that such a recognition restores their professional pride and personal self-esteem. While Trinity Saioo is known for her work in Mission Lakadong, Nanandro Marak is the man for Black Pepper in Garo Hills. The state department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare created an ecosystem that has let such unpretentious people emerge and be discovered by the country. My compliments to the Department. Evidently, the central government too has modified its process to unearth such people from the ground who indisputably deserve national recognition. Two consecutive Padma Shris and both farmers-who is leading us to progress?
