Guwahati, Feb 2 (KNN) The 'Expo Organic North East 2023' is all set to begin in Khanapara in Guwahati from February 3 to 5, 2023.

The expo is being held under the aegis of the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER).

The primary aim of the event is to raise national and global awareness of the North Eastern Region as a hotbed of organic and natural products. It is intended to raise awareness of the potential of organic farming in the northeaster region.

As per reports 43 organic farmers from Manipur have left the capital city to participate in the expo. The farmers were flagged off on Wednesday by Horticulture and Soil Conservation Office, Sanjenthong by Honey Chara, Director, Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur and Agriculture Department Director N Gojendro.

Speaking in connection with Expo Organic North East, Project Director MOVCDNER K Debdutta Sharma said that various organic products properly processed and produced by the organic farmer’s producer companies units of Northeaster States will be showcased during the Expo which has been organised for the first time in the region.

The EXPO ONE will have International Conference & Exhibition for the Organic Sector focused on the North East with the aim to share information on organic agriculture, new innovations, potential use of digitization, and new technologies. Over 250 participants will be participating in the organic expo.  (KNN Bureau)