The Field Office of Spices Board, Kohima, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, organized a regional seminar on large cardamom, king chilli, and ginger at Thipuzu Village, Phek District, on 11 December 2025.
The technical sessions, delivered by David Ng, Officer-in-Charge, Spices Board, Kohima, covered nursery management of large cardamom, plantation establishment, and pest and disease management for large cardamom, king chilli, and ginger.
Ariba Anar, State Coordinator of NERAMAC, a CPSE under the Ministry for Development of North-Eastern Region (MDoNER), spoke on post-harvest management and marketing strategies for these spices. A total of 85 progressive growers from the village attended the seminar.
A Market Linkage Programme on large cardamom and king chilli (Naga Mircha – a GI-tagged crop) was organized at Chozuba Town, Phek District, on 12 December 2025.
David Ng highlighted the activities and programmes of the Spices Board and explained the export trends and potential of spices from the region. Ariba Anar spoke on proper techniques for drying, packaging, and grading to meet domestic and international demand. He also stressed market interventions, including sourcing, procurement, and retail marketing, to encourage entrepreneurs and promote local produce. A total of 37 participants, including members of Sekrunuzu Organic Spices & Agro Producer Co Ltd, local food processors, spice dealers, and progressive farmers, attended the program.