A three-day dry chilli mela organised with the objective of providing a direct marketing platform to chilli growers began at Moorusavir Mutt Playground in Hubballi on Friday with Labour Minister and district-in-charge for Dharwad Santosh Lad inaugurating it formally.
After inaugurating the three-day event, the Minister interacted with the chilli farmers and students pursuing horticulture courses and sought information from officials on the latest trends in the spices cultivation.
The 12th Dry Chilli Mela has been jointly organised by Karnataka State Spices Development Board, Horticulture Department, Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Hubballi, Amara Shiva FPO, Saunshi and Uluva Yogi FPO, Hubballi.
