CM of Sikkim laid the foundation stone of two IPUs of Sikkim IFFCO

Chief Minister of Sikkim Shri. Prem Singh Tamang laid the foundation stone of two Integrated Organic Food Processing units of Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd. in Rangpo, East Sikkim.
Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd. is a Joint Venture between world’s biggest fertilizer cooperative IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd.) & Government of Sikkim.
It is formed to promote & market the organic produce of the country, especially from the State of Sikkim and other North-Eastern states of the country.
The major commercial crops in which Sikkim IFFCO will operate are Ginger, Turmeric, Large Cardamom and Buckwheat.
The initial cost of the project is INR 50 Crore. The manufacturing would kick start from December, 2020. All SIFCO products will be certified 100% organic hence, non-toxic in nature.
Sikkim is the first state of India to go 100% organic, committing itself to attain sustainable agriculture and to promote the Green Himalayan Economy.
Ganga Prasad is the Governor of Sikkim.