Organic Spice Processing Plant in Meghalaya: Northeast's Largest Facility

Exam-focused facts from the 21 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Northeast's largest organic spice processing plant in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
The facility was established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company.
The plant has an annual processing capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of spices and is expected to directly benefit 5,500 organic farmers.
The unit is equipped to process spices including Lakadong turmeric, ginger, and black pepper.
Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with companies to strengthen market linkages and create business opportunities for farmers and producer groups.