A Spices Park has been proposed in Kodagu, which is also known for spices besides coffee.

Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, who is A member of Spices Board, suggested to the Board for establishing the park in Kodagu at its 50th meeting at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

Responding to the MP’s request, board chairman A. Jayatilak asked officials to look into the matter and take appropriate steps, a release from the MP’s office said here.

“Kodagu is not just known for coffee but also for black pepper. Sakleshpur, which neighbors the district, is well-known for cardamom. Mysuru is emerging as one of the major producers of turmeric and ginger. Taking these facts into consideration, it is ideal to establish the Spices Park in Kodagu,” the MP argued.

There is a possibility to develop the park if the State government allots a 50-acre plot for the facility, he pointed out.

A Spices Park is coming up in Haveri district after 50 acres was handed over for establishing the facility. Byadagi is known for chilli, one of the major spice products.

A Spices Park is coming up in Haveri district after 50 acres was handed over for establishing the facility

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Shankar Bennur / Mysuru – July 02nd, 2015