The four-year journey of Lakadong Turmeric from an unknown product in the year 2020 to a GI-tag product in 2024 is an excellent example of multi-stakeholders’ collaboration between the ...

In the turmeric fields of West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, women—who have long been at the forefront of cultivating the golden spice Lakadong—are now steering it towards the global market.

The state's prized Lakadong turmeric received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag in March 2024, restricting authentic ...