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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Manipur
Manipur Hathei Chilli
A small, deeply pungent chilli traditional to Manipur, sold fresh, dried and powdered through the state's iconic women-run markets.
GI status: GI-registered, 2021
Shelf life: 1+ year dried
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Manipur |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2021 |
| Typical shelf life | 1+ year dried |
| Women's role in production | Grown on household plots managed by Manipuri women and traded through the state's all-women Ima Keithel markets, one of the largest exclusively-women-run marketplaces in Asia. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Dried and powdered chilli is stable for a year or more, supporting steady sale through the same women's market networks that already trade it.
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