Organic chilli production in the North Eastern Hill Region, India: value chain analysis for doubling farmers' income Singh Ram1*, Passah S.1, Singh N. Anandkumar2, Feroze S M3, Larinsangpuii4, Devi A. Anuradha5, Kumar Shiv6, Jhahjria Abhimanyu6 1School of Social Sciences, CPGS-AS, CAU (Imphal), Umiam793 103 2CPGS-AS, CAU (Imphal), Umiam 3Associate Professor, CoA, CAU, Imphal, Manipur 4CHF, CAU (Imphal), Thanzawl, Mizoram 5CAEPHT, CAU (Imphal), Ranipool, Sikkim 6ICAR-NIAP, Pusa, New Delhi *Corresponding author: ramsingh.cau@gmail.com
Online published on 8 April, 2022. Abstract Cultivars of spices, like chilli, that are local to the North Eastern Hill Region (NEHR) of India are famous for their chemical properties. We examine the economics of chilli cultivation (organic and conventional), supply chain arrangements, and value addition options. We find that chilli cultivation is profitable and organic cultivation more so. The value addition analysis suggests the technological interventions that would add value to the local cultivars. Farmers' income can be increased by organically cultivating chilli and adding value. Top Keywords Organic, Dale, Naga, Bird’s eye, Chilli, Income, Map, Value. Top |