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ABOUT MSOCB

Meghalaya is basically an agrarian state and about 80% of the population is either directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for livelihood. Since time immemorial, farming in Meghalaya is Organic by tradition and has been practiced by our farmers and the farming community for ages. Our forefathers had practised a form of shifting cultivation or slash and burn agriculture which is commonly called Jhum cultivation or Rep Shyrti (in Khasi) and A.ba oa (in Garo).

Meghalaya is currently one of the lowest users of chemicals in agriculture, using only about 17 to 20 kg of chemicals per hectare of land, and that is mostly limited to solanaceous crops. Despite this, the state began to take several steps to move towards sustainable organic farming. In 2015, the state discontinued subsidy on chemical fertilizers, plant protection chemicals and other chemicals used in agriculture.

With high cost of certification and low number of certifying agencies make certification of organic produce challenging for small and marginal farmers. Hence, the Meghalaya State Organic Certification Body (MSOCB) was established to provide organic certification services as per NPOP Organic Certification System. With its accreditation as a Certification Body, MSOCB now offers inspection and certification activities across the East and Northeast zones of India, covering Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and the North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura as mandated by APEDA 

Why Organic Farming?

  • Maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity and reduce erosion
  • Organic farming is free from chemicals and fertilizers, so it does not harm the environment and reduce the risks of human and animal exposure to toxic materials.
  • With the usage of cheaper and local inputs, a farmer can make a good return on investment

List Of Operators

Sl. No.ICS NameOrganic StatusCategoryCrops
1Ringgi Demdema Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. Demdema, West Garo Hills, -7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionPineapple
2Khliehriat Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd (Group I) Wapung Village, East Jaintia Hills, - 7932002nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionTurmeric Fresh
3Rongkuchak-I Organic Producer Cooperative Society Ltd, North Garo Hills 7941082nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionBlack Pepper
4Rongsang Dadenggre Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. Dadenggre, North Garo Hills -7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionCashew nut
5Iatreilang Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (ICS- I) Mawthadraishan, Laitkseh, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionKiwi Fruit Fresh
6Saipung Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd (Group I) Lamyrsiang Village, East Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya-7932002nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionTurmeric Fresh
7Bunshnong Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (ICS- I) Mawshynrut, Nonglang, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
8Bunshnong Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (ICS- II) Mawshynrut, Nonglang, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
9Iatreilang Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (ICS- II) Mawthadraishan, Laitkseh, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931192nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionKiwi Fruit Fresh
10Raid Rngi Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd., Iewrynghep, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7930152nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionOrange
11Laskein Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (Group II) Raliang Village, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya-7931502nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionTurmeric Fresh
12Laskein Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (Group I) Raliang Village, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya-7931502nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionTurmeric Fresh
13ShilliangUm Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd Mawlaingut, Sohiong Block, Mawlaingut, Mylliem, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7930052nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
14Thadlaskein Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (Group I) Umjalisiaw Village, Thadlaskein, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya-7931512nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
15Ardong Phlangwar Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (IC-1) Wahkaji, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931142nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionOrange
16Diengpasoh Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. Diengpasoh, Mawryngkneng block, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7930212nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
17Thadlaskein Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. (Group II) Umjalisiaw Village, Thadlaskein, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya-7931512nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionGinger Fresh
18Ranikor Organic Producers Cooperative Society Ltd., Ranikor, Phodkroh, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-7931062nd Year ConversionCrop ProductionBlack Pepper

Photo Gallery

Training on Organic Certification Standards
Training on Organic Certification Standards
Q & A session on Organic Certification Standards Training
Q & A session on Organic Certification Standards Training
Mock Field inspection at Pahambirthem, Ri Bhoi District
Mock Field inspection at Pahambirthem, Ri Bhoi District
Field Inspection at Pahambirthem
Field Inspection at Pahambirthem

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