Sikkim becomes the first organic State
The landlocked state in Eastern India is now a completely organic state officially.
A population of around six lakhs, the state Sikkim also known as the Land of Flower, will now be known for its Organic farming.
Cardamom, ginger, turmeric, off-season vegetables, flowers, Sikkim mandarin, kiwi, buck wheat, paddy maize and millets are some of the major crops produced in Sikkim .
The state of Sikkim has now joined hands with the organic states of the foreign countries like California, Wisconsin among others.
Within 1.24 million tonnes of organic production in the country, around 80000 million is supplied by Sikkim alone.
The word Organic means there is no mix up of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.It thus helps to maintain a harmonious balance among the various complex ecosystems.
As it became an organic state, it has been now enjoying its own effort.
Sikkim, also a major tourist attraction for domestic and international tourist.
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