Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North-East has played a significant role in promoting organic farming and value-chain integration. As of May this year, around 2.36 lakh hectares had been brought under the scheme, benefitting nearly 2.70 lakh farmers.
Krishi UDAN scheme: It has improved air-based logistics and market connectivity for perishable agricultural produce from the region. Out of 58 nationally linked airports under the scheme, 25 cater to the NER.
Van Dhan Vikas Yojana: The scheme has supported forest-based livelihoods and tribal entrepreneurship in the northeastern region.
Innovation, GI tagging: As of March, the NER accounted for 89 Geographical Indication (GI)-registered products. Additionally, 150 products have been identified for GI tagging over the next two years.
The range of processed agri-products marketed by NERAMAC expanded from 38 to more than 75 products by 2021. This indicates diversification and value addition within the sector. By December 2024, NERAMAC had supported 220 farmer-producer organisations, covering more than 37,000 farmers.