Khasi Mandarin: Meghalaya's Organic Jewel Bracing for Global Markets

Khasi Mandarin, an exceptional orange from Meghalaya, took the spotlight during Northeast India Organic Week and IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to advance the state's organic mission. Export potential and the cultural roots of organic farming in the region were highlighted.

Khasi Mandarin, celebrated by exporters as an "exceptional produce of Meghalaya," gained significant attention as the 1st Northeast India Organic Week and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit concluded on Monday, emphasizing the state's organic export potential.

Addressing attendees, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stressed the need for "unwavering and coordinated efforts from all stakeholders" to advance the organic mission. He reiterated that "uplifting the farmers of our state and the region" remains a top priority and urged stakeholders to view the event as a stepping stone rather than an endpoint.

APEDA general manager Vinita Sudhanshu emphasized the Northeast's burgeoning role in India's organic sector, noting Meghalaya's inspiring community-driven development. International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements Asia executive director Jennifer Chang hailed Meghalaya as a global model for holistic organic development, applauding the state's harmonization with nature.

(With inputs from agencies.)