National Cooperative Spice Fair-2025 Concludes; Sales of Spices and Other Products Exceed ₹4.10 Crore

Cooperative Societies Get a Proper Platform for Business Growth — Spice Fair
Chief Secretary & Registrar, Cooperation

Jaipur : The ten-day National Cooperative Spice Fair-2025, held at Jawahar Kala Kendra, concluded on Sunday. The fair recorded sales of spices and other products worth over ₹4.10 crore. This is the highest sales figure so far, about ₹1 crore more than last year. Mrs. Manju Rajpal, Chief Secretary & Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Cooperation Department, presented certificates of appreciation and mementos to the best stalls during the closing ceremony.

The Chief Secretary stated that since 2003, the Cooperation Department and CONFEDE have been realizing the vision of this national-level spice fair. The fair provides cooperative societies a strong platform for business growth. A large number of people have been connected with this fair for years and purchase their spices for the entire year from here. She added that the organization of the fair is continuously improving, but there is still considerable scope for enhancement, and efforts must continue to make the fair even better. She congratulated the officers and staff for the successful organization and participation in the fair. She also said that more innovations will be introduced in the fair next year.

Mrs. Rajpal mentioned that, in line with the state government’s budget announcement, “Shri Anna” outlets will be opened through CONFEDE. Prior to this, about 25 stalls at the spice fair showcased “Shri Anna” products. She emphasized the need to increase people’s engagement with “Shri Anna,” encouraging them to adopt these products for better health and ensuring that producers receive fair prices for their products. She stated that efforts would be made to gain national recognition for the state’s spices and other products. Considering the public interest in the fair, she suggested that the fair might be organized more than once a year. She urged officials to ensure that farmers benefit as much as possible from cooperative schemes.

At the closing ceremony, Mrs. Rajpal honored institutions with the highest sales and best layouts, along with cooperative societies from other states, top national-level cooperatives, and top state-level cooperatives. Officials from all departments responsible for organizing daily cultural programs were also honored. On this occasion, a mega bumper draw was held.

Top Institutions in Sales:

Among top institutions, CONFEDE secured first place in sales, Tilam Sangh was second, and RCDF (Jaipur Dairy) was third. Among district consumer stores, Kota ranked first, Udaipur second, and Jodhpur third. In buying-selling cooperative societies, Mathania was first, Bhinmal second, and Nagaur third. Among village service cooperative societies, Palsana Village Service Cooperative Society (Sikar) was first.

Awards for Layout Categories:

In the layout category, Apex Bank took first place, CONFEDE second, and Rajfed third. Among district consumer stores, Udaipur was first, Baran second, and Bhilwara third. In buying-selling cooperative societies, Nagaur was first, Mathania second, and Kishangarh third.

Mega Bumper Draw Winners:

The first prize winner of the mega bumper draw was Tanisha, who will receive a 55-inch LED TV. The second prize winner, Mr. Naseem Khan, will receive a double-door refrigerator. The third prize winner, Mr. Yash Dubey, will be awarded an atta millet grinding machine. Mrs. Rajpal congratulated the winners over the phone.

Additional Registrar (First) and Managing Director of CONFEDE, Mrs. Shilpi Pandey; Managing Director of Apex Bank, Mr. Sanjay Pathak; Managing Director of State Cooperative Land Development Bank, Mr. Jitendra Prasad; and other officers and employees were present at the closing ceremony.