The story
Hill farmers in Karbi Anglong grow ginger on slopes with high rainfall, mostly without chemical inputs. The ginger is known for its low fibre and strong aroma, and Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger is a registered GI. In 2026 the district sent its first GI-tagged ginger consignment to the United Kingdom.
In numbers
Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger was registered as a GI in 2014-15 under application number 435.
Registration Details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India) · 2026In March 2026, Assam made its first shipment of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to the United Kingdom.
Assam: State Economy and Industries (IBEF) · 2026
GI tag
- Assam Karbi Anglong GingerApplication no. GI Application No. 435Registration Details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Washing, grading and packing for export
- Dry ginger, powder, paste and candy processing
- Organic certification support for farmer groups
- Cold chain and aggregation
Problems the cluster faces
- Distress sale at harvest when prices crash
- Poor roads and storage in the hills
- Meeting export residue and quality norms
Businesses to start here
Ginger Processing (Dry Ginger and Ginger Oil) →Ginger-Garlic Paste Unit →Ginger and Garlic Processing (Candy and Dehydration) →Organic Vegetable Export Business →Cold Room (2 × 10 MT) for Fruit and Vegetables →