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The Indian Cardamom plantation sector has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to migration issues and marketing limitations. In response, the Spices Board India has launched e-auctions and developed standard operating procedures for the sector. The Spices Board is also implementing schemes and encouraging the expansion of Cardamom cultivation in non-traditional areas. Additionally, the Board recognizes the best Cardamom farmers with awards and cash prizes.
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NEW DELHI, 22 September 2020: The area under Cardamom cultivation along with the annual production in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, is at Annexure-I. Directorate of Arecanut & Spices Development (DASD) has reported that the Cardamom plantation sector has been affected due to the outbreak of COVID 19 and consequent lockdown and restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the pandemic. The major issues faced by the sector were the non- availability of migrant labourers, and marketing facilities including logistics due to the restrictions in movement coupled with the decline in the commercial activities across the globe. As the restrictions are relaxed by the Government the situation is coming back to normal. In order to support the Cardamom farmers for selling their produce, the Spices Board India under Commerce Ministry has initiated steps and restarted the e-auction for cardamom by following the covid protocol. The Board has ...
Source: Agricultural Times
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