Community Initiative in Arunachal Pradesh Links Traditional Spice to Wider Markets
In Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, over 200 households benefit from a community-led initiative that connects the traditional spice khagi (Zanthoxylum species) to broader markets. Historically significant to the Monpa communities and used in local cuisine, khagi's sale was previously informal and individual. Supported by WWF-India, villagers now collectively collect, sort, and market khagi, enhancing income while promoting conservation and village welfare in the Mandala-Phudung-Khellong Community Conserved Area.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 19 Oct, 11:32 am. Other outlets followed.