Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED) Scheme
Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Ministry:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Beneficiary:
Farmers, Startups, Small Traders and MSMEs
Overview
The scheme boosts spice exports by improving post-harvest quality and increasing cardamom productivity. It supports farmers, startups and SMEs through market expansion, technology interventions, and capacity building.
- Purpose: Boost spice exports and value-added spice products, enhance postharvest quality for global markets and improve cardamom productivity.
- Components:
- Improving Productivity of Cardamom (small & large)
- Post-Harvest Quality Upgradation of Spices
- Enhancing Capacities for Market Expansion
- Trade Promotion Technological Interventions
- Research, Capacity Building and Skill Development
- Beneficiaries: Farmers, Start-ups, SMEs, and Entrepreneurs
- Tenure: Until FY 2025-26.
- Implementation and Monitoring: Done by Secretary, Spices Board, through Regional/ Divisional/Field offices located throughout India.