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Agriculture
Arunachal Villagers Monetize Forest Spice, Boosting Local Income
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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Villagers in Arunachal Pradesh are turning a traditional forest spice into a source of income, selling it in local markets and generating sustainable revenue.
In Arunachal Pradesh, villagers are harvesting a traditional spice from the forest to sell in local markets.
The spice, prized for its flavor in regional dishes, has seen growing demand among consumers and restaurants.
Community groups have formed cooperatives to manage harvesting sustainably and negotiate fair prices for the spice.
Early reports indicate that the venture is increasing household income and reducing dependence on external employment.
The spice, prized for its flavor in regional dishes, has seen growing demand among consumers and restaurants.
Community groups have formed cooperatives to manage harvesting sustainably and negotiate fair prices for the spice.
Early reports indicate that the venture is increasing household income and reducing dependence on external employment.