SHILLONG, MAR 11: Meghalaya inaugurated its first‑ever pavilion at AAHAR 2026, Asia’s flagship food‑and‑hospitality trade fair, seeking national buyers for Lakadong turmeric, wild‑honey and other organic produce.
Principal Secretary in-charge Community & Rural Development Sampath Kumar opened the pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, in presence of Meghalaya House officials.
“These kinds of events are very helpful for the entrepreneurs because we can connect our culture and significant values to the rest of the world,” Kumar said, praising the PRIME incubator and Meghalaya State Agriculture Marketing Board for lifting rural start‑ups toward commercial supply chains.
The stall — Hall 1, first floor — drew 1,500‑plus visitors on day one. Fresh strawberries, black pepper, lemongrass tea and handicrafts share shelf space with pineapple juice and millet flour, all backed by DoFP, MEGNOLIA and Meghalaya Collectives.
Kumar credited Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s “entrepreneur‑first” push for making the debut possible.
PRIME entrepreneur Victoria Sohphoh called the slot “a platform to showcase our products and our hard work,” adding thanks to state agencies that underwrite participation.
Co‑hosted by ITPO and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, AAHAR runs B2B sessions until March 14, giving growers direct access to branding and packaging specialists as Meghalaya diversifies markets beyond its regular World Food India circuit.
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