India’s Organic Surge: Northeast's Role in Achieving $2 Billion Export Goal

Stakeholders gather in Shillong to discuss expanding India's organic agriculture exports to $2 billion by 2030. With increased production and a growing global market, India targets further growth through certification and accessibility improvements. The inaugural Organic Week highlights the Northeast's unique contributions to this booming sector.

In a bid to significantly boost India's organic agriculture exports, the commerce ministry's APEDA has convened industry leaders and policymakers in Shillong. The focus is set on certification, market access, and capacity-building issues to achieve an ambitious $2 billion export target by 2030.

With the northeast's organic potential in the spotlight, the first Northeast India Organic Week is underway. The event showcases local produce such as Lakadong turmeric and organic ginger, attracting international buyers and underscoring the region's critical role in India's growing organic market.

Organic agriculture in India has seen substantial growth, with production soaring from 13.35 lakh tonnes in 2015-16 to 46.99 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. This growth reflects a 15% CAGR, and the sector even now attracts more consumers worldwide, driven by health and sustainability preferences.

(With inputs from agencies.)