Spice Board of India

March 3, 2023

Recently, Spice Board India celebrated its 36th anniversary.
It is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
It is a statutory body constituted under Spice Board Act 1986 after merging erstwhile Cardamom Board and the Spices Export Promotion Council.
The board is responsible for development of the cardamom industry and promotion export of 52 scheduled spices listed under the act.
The board is headed by a senior secretary level officer. Also, two Members of Parliament are also elected to serve on the board.
The board functions under administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.