Development

The development department mainly focuses on Improving Productivity of Cardamom (small & large) and Post Harvest Quality Upgradation of Spices. The programmes are implemented through the extension network of the Board consisting of Regional Offices, Divisional Offices and Field Offices situated across India considering the spice growing clusters/production and export hub, export demand, region, state/UT and districts of the country. The programs are implemented with special focus to farmers groups such as FPO/FPC/SPS and individual growers in potential spices growing areas. The department also provides capacity building training programs for Growers/members of FPO’s/FPCs. /traders/ officers of State Agriculture / Horticulture Dept on good agricultural practices and quality improvement of spices through its extension networks.The Department is maintaining five Departmental Nurseries in the major cardamom/spice growing areas in Karnataka to cater to the requirements of quality planting materials.