"Cashew nuts from Phulbari, West Garo Hills" Shillong Shopping Tip by anilpradhanshillong

What to buy: Cashew nuts are grown in the hot plain belt of Meghalaya in the Phulbari area of West Garo Hills district adjoining Assam. Three main varieties of cashew nuts are available in the market. These come in plastic packets of half kg. each. The variety is adjudged according to a code which the buyers may not be aware of. These are:
Best quality (Code=6 J) @ Rs. 440/- per kg.
Medium quality (Code=4 J) @ Rs. 420/- per kg.
Low quality (Code=1 JJ) @ Rs. 360/- per kg.

The Department of Co-Operation, Govt. of Meghalaya has the Garo Hills' Cotton and Ginning Oil Mills Ltd at Phulbari under the Co-operative sector. Also, there are private player in the field, the best one being B.R. Industries, Phulbari, whose owner is Makhanlal Agarwal.

What to pay: Best quality (Code=6 J) @ Rs. 440/- per kg.
Medium quality (Code=4 J) @ Rs. 420/- per kg.
Low quality (Code=1 JJ) @ Rs. 360/- per kg.

Address: In Phulbari area, ask anyone.
Theme: Food and Drink
Website: http://megcooperation.gov.in/activities-roc.htm