Finance Minister Highlights Northeast's Growth Potential via Sustainable Agriculture
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the Northeast's potential as India's next growth engine through sustainable agriculture and premium organic produce. She inaugurated the region's largest organic spice processing plant in Meghalaya, emphasizing quality over volume. Sitharaman noted Meghalaya's global market trust and competitive advantage rooted in ecological knowledge. She praised local farmers, women collectives, and entrepreneurs for advancing organic farming, linking the region's growth to India's broader economic development goals.