1st to 10th January 2024 - AGRICULTURE- HORTICULTURE SECTOR IN NORTH EASTERN REGION

Question 1

What is NERAMAC?

Answer 1

NERAMAC is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, focused on supporting agricultural development in the North East.

Question 2

What are the core aims of NERAMAC?

Answer 2

To help farmers get fair prices for their produce.
To develop the agricultural infrastructure in the North Eastern Region (procurement, processing, marketing).

Question 3

Describe the “NE Fresh” initiative.

Answer 3

A brand launched by NERAMAC in 2022.
Promotes the North Eastern Region’s diverse agricultural produce.
Supports the income and livelihoods of farmers in the region.

Question 4

What is the ‘NERAMAC Premium’ brand?

Answer 4

A brand dedicated to marketing products with Geographical Indication (GI) tags from the North Eastern Region.

Question 5

What is a GI (Geographical Indication) Tag?

Answer 5

A GI tag is a sign used on products with a specific geographical origin. These products possess unique qualities or a reputation due to this origin.

Question 6

How much produce did NERAMAC procure under the “NE Fresh” brand?

Answer 6

NERAMAC procured over 140 MT (Metric Tonnes) of produce.

Question 7

How many farmers did NERAMAC assist with GI registration?

Answer 7

NERAMAC helped 1308 farmers get User Authorization registration for GIs.

Question 8

How many GI-registered Agri-Horti products exist in the NER?

Answer 8

There are 13 GI-registered Agri-Horti products in the North Eastern Region.

Question 9

What are FPOs, and how many are there in the NER?

Answer 9

FPOs are Farmer Producer Organizations.
There are 205 FPOs in the NER.

Question 10

How many farmers do the FPOs in the NER cover?

Answer 10

The FPOs in the region cover approximately 15,500 farmers.