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Agriculture
Khagi Spice Boosts 200 Arunachal Households with ₹39 Lakh, Safeguards Forests
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
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The cultivation of Khagi spice in Arunachal Pradesh has generated ₹39 lakh for 200 households, while simultaneously contributing to forest conservation efforts.
In the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, farmers are reaping both economic and environmental benefits from the cultivation of Khagi spice. According to recent reports, the spice has generated a total of ₹39 lakh for 200 households, providing a significant boost to local incomes.
Khagi, a spice native to the region, is prized for its unique flavor profile and is increasingly sought after in culinary markets across India. Its cultivation requires minimal inputs and is well-suited to the state’s hilly terrain.
Beyond the financial gains, the spice’s cultivation has also played a role in forest conservation. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices, farmers are reducing pressure on forest resources and helping to preserve biodiversity in the area.
Local authorities and agricultural experts view Khagi as a model for how niche crops can support rural development while safeguarding natural ecosystems.
Khagi, a spice native to the region, is prized for its unique flavor profile and is increasingly sought after in culinary markets across India. Its cultivation requires minimal inputs and is well-suited to the state’s hilly terrain.
Beyond the financial gains, the spice’s cultivation has also played a role in forest conservation. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices, farmers are reducing pressure on forest resources and helping to preserve biodiversity in the area.
Local authorities and agricultural experts view Khagi as a model for how niche crops can support rural development while safeguarding natural ecosystems.