Meghalaya’s 10,000-tonne organic spice processing unit to benefit 5,500 farmers
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Summary
Developed at an investment of ₹30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices annually
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedFriday, 19 June 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCI
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesFarmersFPOsAgri-Input Industry
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