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14,491 Ha In A&N Islands Conferred Organic Certification
This is the first large contiguous territory to be conferred with organic certification under the Govt’s Large Area Certification scheme.
Representational Image Apr 27, 2021
In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 14,491 ha area has become the first large contiguous territory to be conferred with organic certification under ‘Large Area Certification’ scheme by the Government of India, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement.
‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) is a quick certification process that is cost-effective, and farmers do not have to wait for the transition period of 2-3 years to qualify as organic.