Consider the following statements regarding the Lakadong Turmeric: 1. Lakadong turmeric is a high-curcumin variety predominantly cultivated in the Abor Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 3. The Union government has started a scheme named Mission Golden Spice to encourage cultivation of this turmeric. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Lakadong Turmeric:
1.Lakadong turmeric is a high-curcumin variety predominantly cultivated in the Abor Hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.It has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
3.The Union government has started a scheme named Mission Golden Spice to encourage cultivation of this turmeric.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 2 and 3

Statement 1 is incorrect: Lakadong turmeric is primarily grown in the Lakadong area of West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.

Statement 2 is correct: It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2024, recognizing its unique quality and geographical origin.

Statement 3 is correct: The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has launched the “Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project”, a ₹175.45-crore convergence-led initiative for turmeric cultivation and value-chain development in the State of Meghalaya.

Source: PIB

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