Spices Board India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is organizing an Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) and Stakeholder Orientation on Spices on 14 October 2026 (09:30 AM-03:00 PM) at the Training Hall, District Administration Centre, Pakyong, Sikkim.

Organised in association with the Department of Horticulture and the Pakyong District Administration, this significant event is designed to empower local farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), farmer producer companies (FPCs), and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing crucial insights into value addition, product quality, credit linkages, organic certification, and expanding export opportunities.

The day-long programme will connect attendees directly with the Board's comprehensive schemes and facilities, including strategic linkages with the upcoming Spices Complex at Namcheybong, Pakyong, tailored for the One District One Product crops and items of the district. The proceedings will be graced by Ms. Pari Bishnoi, IAS, District Collector and District Magistrate of Pakyong, who will serve as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.

The orientation will also feature expert sessions from esteemed officials representing the Department of Horticulture, Spices Board, Central Bank of India under SLBC, the ICRI Regional Research Station from Tadong, alongside insights from a successful local agri-entrepreneur. This collaborative initiative aims to foster regional agricultural growth, boost rural entrepreneurship, and create robust market connections for the farming community across Sikkim.

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