Agriculture & Spice Plantations

• Ginger:

• • Varieties: 'Nadia' and 'Rio-de-Janeiro' are the main varieties grown. Nadia is preferred for its high yield (up to 10 MT/hectare) and low fiber content, making it suitable for processing.
  • Concentration: Cultivation is concentrated in East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, and Ri-Bhoi Districts.
  • Processing: A ginger processing plant at Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Byrnihat, was established to process ginger into products like paste, powder, flakes, and oil, adding value to the produce.