Kaji Nemu

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  Recent News
    Declared State Fruit
      By Assam government
      Date: February 14, 2024
    Exported
      To London
      Date: December 27, 2023
      Quantity: 5000 lemons
  When
    GI Tag Granted
      Year: 2019
  Why
    Unique Aroma
    High Nutrient Content
  What
    Description
      Citrus Limon
      Oblong and elongated
      High in juice
      Strong aroma
    Cultivation Areas
      Assam
        Major Districts
          Dibrugarh
          Golaghat
          Cachar
          Chirang
          Nalbari
          Dima Hasao
  Where
    Origin
      Assam, India
    Exports
      Countries
        UK
        Middle East
  Who
    Farmers
      Role in Cultivation
    Atul Bora
      Agriculture Minister
      Announced as State Fruit
    Himanta Biswa Sarma
      Chief Minister
      Support for Global Recognition
  How
    Cultivation
      Growing Time
        Approximately 1 year
      Methods
        Stem Cutting
        Leaf-Bud Cutting
        Air Layering
      Land Requirement
        1 Bigha yields 4 quintals/week
      Tree Longevity
        9 years
    Storage
      Ambient Temperature
        30-32°C
      Duration
        Up to 1 month
  Significance
    Economic Benefits
      Doubles Farmer Profits
      Opens International Markets
    Health Benefits
      High Nutrient Content
    Culinary Uses
      Assamese Cuisine
      Pickles, Chutneys, Marinades
  Challenges
    Market Linkages
      Insufficient for Fair Pricing
  Way Forward
    Promotion Programs
      In Indian Cities
        Delhi NCR, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru
    Value-Added Products
      Lemon Dry Powder, Pickles, Juice

Kaji Nemu, also known as Assam Lemon (Citrus Limon), is a unique variety of lemon indigenous to Assam, India. It stands out for its elongated, oblong shape, high juice content, and distinct aroma. Recently declared the State Fruit of Assam, Kaji Nemu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019, acknowledging its unique regional characteristics. This lemon variant plays a vital role in Assamese cuisine and is gaining popularity internationally, with recent exports to London. It’s cultivated using methods like stem cutting, leaf-bud cutting, and air layering. Kaji Nemu’s cultivation offers economic benefits to local farmers and contributes to the regional and national economy. The state government of Assam has initiated promotional programs to enhance its market presence both nationally and globally.

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