Hathei Chilli:
14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival was inaugurated in Manipur to promote GI-Tagged Hathei Chilli. Hathei Chilli is commonly known as the Sirarakhong chilly. It thrives well only in the climatic condition of the Sirarakhong village, which is situated about 66 km from Imphal, Manipur.
This indigenous chilli variety is cultivated under the jhum system on the slopes.Hathei Chilli is one of the best varieties of chilli in the world and its distinctive colour, taste, size and shape is typical of the variety grown in Sirarakhong village. It has a high demand both inside and outside the state for its deep red colour and special taste. Its cultivation serves as the main source of income for residents of Tangkhul Naga-dominated Sirarakong villageThis chilli received the Geographical Indication Tag (GI) in 2021.
