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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Maharashtra — Nagpur (Bhiwapur)
Bhiwapur Chilli
A deep-red, moderately pungent chilli grown around Nagpur, prized by the spice trade for its colour value and used widely in blended masalas.
GI status: GI-registered, 2018
Shelf life: 12+ months dried
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Maharashtra — Nagpur (Bhiwapur) |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2018 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months dried |
| Women's role in production | Harvest and the labour-intensive sun-drying and de-stalking process is a major source of seasonal income for women agricultural workers around Bhiwapur. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Dried chilli's long shelf life supports steady, planned sales rather than a rushed harvest-season sell-off.
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