India should organise world’s largest conference and symposium of the spice industry in 2024, says Piyush Goyal

The meeting brings together diverse participants, including policymakers, regulatory bodies, spice trade organisations, government representatives, and technical specialists from different nations to discuss the issues and opportunities within the worldwide spice trade. The event saw over 1,000 delegates from India and across the world.

Published on: Sep 16, 2023, 23:51:38 IST

By G Mohiuddin Jeddy

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NAVI MUMBAI: Speaking on the second day of the 14th World Spice Congress, held in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, Piyush Goyal, union minister of Commerce and Industry, delivered a keynote address, saying that India should organise the world’s largest exposition, conference, and symposium of the spice industry in Delhi in 2024 and invite exhibitors from competitor countries to see our capabilities in the spice industry and focus on value-added segment.

The meeting brings together diverse participants, including policymakers, regulatory bodies, spice trade organisations, government representatives, and technical specialists from different nations to discuss the issues and opportunities within the worldwide spice trade. The event saw over 1,000 delegates from India and across the world.

Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said, “Considering India’s current $4 billion export, the spices industry should target $10 billion by 2030. Spice unites India and the world. It reflects the rich cultural heritage of India. We should work to bring back the old charm of Indian spices. The theme for WSC 2023 is “VISION 2030: SPICES”, which encapsulates key pillars of Sustainability, Productivity, Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, and Safety and should include exclusivity and inclusivity.”

Emphasising India’s substantial growth in the spice industry, he stated, “It is time to celebrate the flavours of India and the versatility of Indian spices. We should capture world markets. We aim to become the most preferred source of spices for the rest of the world. The India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor inaugurated at the G20 is an opportunity to bring back the glory of the old spice route and capture the world spice market.”

The experience zone of the event was an innovative take on the exhibitions for the delegates and participants to get a holistic feel of spices related to gustatory, olfactory, and visual senses. The zone, located at a prime location at the World Spice Congress, gave a hands-on experience to visitors in the universe of spices.

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G Mohiuddin Jeddy
G. Mohiuddin Jeddy is a senior journalist with around three decades of experience across print and television. He has been with Hindustan Times for over two decades, covering Navi Mumbai, Panvel and Uran. His reporting focuses on civic affairs, politics, infrastructure, urban development, environment and other issues affecting residents. Before joining Hindustan Times, Jeddy worked with The Times of India and the Network18 Group, reporting for CNN-IBN/CNN-News18, CNBC Awaaz and IBN7/News18 India. He has chronicled Navi Mumbai’s political and urban transformation through extensive coverage of infrastructure, environmental issues, urban planning and civic administration. His public-interest reporting has highlighted civic concerns and prompted administrative action. His notable work includes breaking the “Hitler’s Cross” controversy in Kharghar and exclusive reporting on the Kenneth Haywood terror email investigation linked to the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts. Beyond the newsroom, Jeddy enjoys reading almost anything he can get his hands on—from news, current affairs and books to the occasional restaurant menu—with a keen interest in national and global politics. He also enjoys travelling to new places, exploring authentic regional cuisine at local eateries, and watching documentaries as well as crime, political, thriller and espionage films and series.Read More