SNAPSHOT :

Major Spices Produced	Large Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic and Black Pepper etc.
Area (ha) & Production (MT) of Spices	19270 Ha & 49480 MT
Major Spice growing areas	Mokokchung, Kohima, Mon, Wokha, Longleng and Dimapur etc.
AEP/ODOP/District as Export Hub	ODOP : Mokokchung: Ginger and Kohima: Naga Chillies
Major Ports/Export Hubs	Nil
Major Market Centers	http://www.agmarknet.gov.in
GI/Commercial spices of the State	Naga Mircha (King Chilli) GI Tag
No. of Registered Exporters	Nil
Divisonal office	Kohima
Field Office	Dimapur

1. INTRODUCTION

The state represents wide variation in climate ranging from cold to warm pre-humid and receives mean annual rainfall exceeding 2000 mm per annum. The soils of the region are usually rich in organic matter and acidic to strongly acidic (pH 4.2- 5.0) in reaction and thus suitable for growing different rhizomatous and tree spice crops. Agro-climatically the region is known for its wide diversity representing temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. The diversity within a single region provides ample scope for growing a large number of crops.

2. SPICE SECTOR OF THE STATE

The climatic condition of the state is highly suitable for cultivation of a large number of spices such as Large Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Chilli, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Garlic, Cinnamon etc. Large Cardamom, Ginger and Turmeric are the main cash crops supporting the livelihood and improving the economic level of many growers of the state. The state has acquired GI tag of Naga Mircha (King Chilli) which is the first crop of the state to be given the GI Tag.

Among spices, Large Cardamom and Ginger cultivation has increased many folds followed by Turmeric. Ginger is already a well-established cash crop in Nagaland. However, Large Cardamom cultivation has come up well in most of the districts. Large Cardamom is the major spice crop grown commercially since the intervention of Spices Board and the state

3. AREA & PRODUCTION OF SPICES IN NAGALAND

Area and production of major spices in the state during 2019-20

Sl No	Item	Area in Ha.	Production in MT.
1	Ginger	4790	35964
2	Turmeric	1834	10148
3	Chilli (Dried)	1737	1754
4	Large cardamom*	10909	1614
Total		19270	49480

Source: DASD, Kozhikode and * is estimated by Spices Board.

4. INTERVENTIONS OF SPICES BOARD

Large Cardamom Area Expansion, Certified Nursery Scheme, Supply of Large Cardamom Dryer, Large Cardamom irrigation schemes, Organic cultivation of Ginger and Turmeric, Construction of Vermi compost Unit, Quality Training Programs, Exposure visit for farmers to other spice growing state and organizing National and International Buyer-Seller Meets etc. are the areas which the Board intervenes.

Board is also implementing various Development and Marketing schemes and Research and Laboratory activities, the details of which may please be seen from the Board's website indianspices.com