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    SpiceXpress plans to start Stevia and Okra plantations in Northeast

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    Two flights each, consisting of 1000 kilograms of the fruit, took-off from Guwahati to Hong Kong and Dubai.

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    Two flights each, consisting of 1000 kilograms of the fruit, took-off from Guwahati to Hong Kong and Dubai.
    SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s dedicated cargo service, flagged off its first-ever SpiceFresh consignment to Hong Kong and Dubai from Guwahati on Monday.
    The company plans to start Stevia and Okra (Lady Finger) plantations in the region, primarily for exports.

    Two flights each, consisting of 1000 kilograms of the fruit, took-off from Guwahati to Hong Kong and Dubai.

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    According to the company, the company will service Hong Kong with daily 18 tonne freighter flights split between Guwahati and Kolkata and both the Hong Kong and Dubai routes will be served using both SpiceXpress and SpiceJet aircraft.

    The company-added SpiceFresh sees huge potential for exports of agricultural products from the Northeast.

    It aims to initiate exports of over 5 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables. It aims to not only provide a big boost to the farmers of Assam but will also help in elevating the entire economy of the Northeast.

    According to company’s statement, despite its rich biodiversity and favourable climate, only less than one percent of Northeast’s agricultural products are exported owing to lack of proper infrastructural facilities. "The new cargo flights bring in huge opportunities for the region to expand their exports to international markets."

    Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patwary said, “Assam as well as the North-Eastern region is considered as an organic hub. With a view to creating a sustainable market for the producers of the region, industries and commerce department has initiated efforts to encourage and provide logistic and infrastructural support for export of agri-horti produces of the state.”


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