What is the News ?

The 14th World Spice Congress (WSC) recently kicked off in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Facts About:

• The World Spice Congress (WSC) was originally conceived in 1990 as a platform for discussions and interactions between spice importers and exporters.

  Over its three decades of existence, it has evolved into a vital gathering for the global spice industry.

• Since its inception, the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has organized the WSC.

 The theme for WSC 2023 is "VISION 2030: S-P-I-C-E-S," which stands for sustainability, productivity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and safety.

About the Spices Board of India:

• The Spices Board of India was established on February 26, 1987, through the Spices Board Act of 1986. It was formed by merging the former Cardamom Board (1968) and the Spices Export Promotion Council (1960).
• It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• The board has the responsibility of promoting the export of 52 scheduled spices and facilitating the development of both small and large cardamom.
• It serves as a crucial link connecting Indian exporters with foreign importers.

Main Functions:

• Conducting research, development, and regulation related to the domestic marketing of small and large cardamom.
• Enhancing post-harvest practices for all spices.
• Promoting the production, processing, and certification of organic spices.
• Supporting the development of spices in the North East region.
• Providing quality evaluation services.