Experts call for boosting export of seed spices from Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan and Gujarat together form the Seed Spices Bowl of India, contributing major shares in global production. India faces stiff competition in the international markets in exports of seed spices particularly cumin and fennel. Quality issue is another challenge. To resolve these issues in the western Rajasthan cluster, mainly producing cumin, nagauri paan methi and isabgol, the different stakeholders came together for a virtual meet. The webinar titled “Establishing An Integrated Value Chain For Export of Seed Spices From Jodhpur-An Interface With Key Stakeholders” saw a holistic presentation of different perspectives to address various facets for increasing seed spices production and export. The discussions entailed the current practices, policy paradigm, processing capability, APMC’s provisions, infrastructure, and custom related matters at Thar Dry port ICD to facilitate export of seed spices from Jodhpur. The experts discussed steps to improve growers’ ...