Dalle Chilly is a GI tagged product of Sikkim and is gaining growing demand in global markets
Second consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim leaves for Solomon Islands: In yet another milestone for Sikkim’s agricultural exports, a 300-kg consignment of dehydrated Dalle Chillies has been dispatched to the Solomon Islands. This marks the second international shipment, following the first consignment sent on March 2024.
The consignment was flagged off from Melli, South Sikkim, by the exporter, M/S Mevedir, in the presence of senior government officials including Secretary of Horticulture Department, Government of Sikkim, Tilak Gazmer, Principal Director B.L. Dahal, Manager of Mevedir Sailesh Sherpa, COO Renzino Lepcha, and HoD Sanjay Gupta.
Officials from the Spices Board and local representatives were also present.
Dalle Chilli, a GI tagged product of Sikkim, is gaining growing demand in global markets. Recognizing its export potential, the Government of Sikkim, under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Puran Gurung, has been actively promoting the chilli through policy interventions and market strategies.
Principal Director B.L. Dahal said the export of Dalle Chilli is a matter of pride and encouragement for the local farmers engaged in its cultivation.
He highlighted that 5 kg of fresh Dalle Chilli reduces to 1 kg after dehydration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also acknowledged the significance of Sikkim’s Dalle Chilli during his address from Bagdogra, further underlining its growing national and international recognition.
