Unjha, a town in Mehsana district of North Gujarat officially recognised as one of India's largest spice hubs, received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its Cumin (Jeera) and Fennel Seeds (Saunf). The GI recognition provides legal protection to producers and is expected to boost farmer income by 20-30%. Gujarat is India's top cumin producer and a major fennel producer. The Unjha APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) is Asia's largest spice market by trade volume. India is the world's largest producer and exporter of spices, accounting for approximately 70% of global spice production.
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Unjha in North Gujarat Gets GI Tags for Cumin and Fennel Seeds — India's Largest Spice Hub Recognised; Farmers to Earn 20-30% More
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- Unjha, a town in Mehsana district of North Gujarat officially recognised as one of India's largest spice hubs, received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its Cumin (Jeera) and Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
- The GI recognition provides legal protection to producers and is expected to boost farmer income by 20-30%
- Gujarat is India's top cumin producer and a major fennel producer
- The Unjha APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) is Asia's largest spice market by trade volume
- India is the world's largest producer and exporter of spices, accounting for approximately 70% of global spice production
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• Unjha (Mehsana, North Gujarat): GI Tags for Cumin + Fennel Seeds (July 2026) • Farmer income boost: 20-30%; Unjha APMC: Asia's largest spice market by trade volume • India: largest spice producer (70% global) and exporter; Spices Board of India HQ Kochi • GI Act: Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999; GI Registry Chennai
