At which of following places first Spices Park in Rajasthan was established?

The correct answer is 'Jodhpur'

Key Points

• Jodhpur:
  • Jodhpur became the site of Rajasthan’s first Spices Park, inaugurated on April 7, 2012.
  • The park is located in Rampura Bhatia village, Ozian Tehsil near Jodhpur and spans over 60.07 acres of land provided free of cost by the Rajasthan Government.
  • It was established for the processing of seed spices, especially cumin, coriander, fennel, and fenugreek—major crops of this arid region.
  • The facility includes pre-cleaning, grading, colour sorting, grinding, and packing units with a total processing capacity of 2 tonnes/hour, aligned with international standards.
  • The inauguration was led by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and Rajasthan’s CM Ashok Gehlot.

Additional Information

• Jalore:
  • Although Jalore is known for agricultural activities and spice cultivation, it was not the site of Rajasthan’s first Spices Park.
  • It lacks the early state-sponsored infrastructure and formal processing facilities that Jodhpur received.
• Kota:
  • Kota is primarily known for its educational institutions and industrial developments rather than being a hub for seed spice production or processing.
  • No dedicated spices park or related initiatives were launched there at the time of Jodhpur's park establishment.
• Bikaner:
  • Though Bikaner has a rich history in food processing, particularly snacks and sweets, it does not specialize in seed spices or house the first spices park of the state.
  • No such facility like the internationally standardized Spices Park of Jodhpur was inaugurated in Bikaner in 2012.