<h1>Indian Government Approves Spice Park in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh to Boost Chilli Farmers' Market Access and Pricing.</h1> The Indian government has sanctioned the creation of a Spice Park in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, with a budget of Rs 23 crores to enhance market access and pricing for chilli farmers. The Andhra Pradesh government has provided 124.78 acres in Venkayalapadu and Maidavolu villages for this project. Civil and electrical works are nearing completion, and chilli processing machinery installation is underway. Additionally, 38 acres have been allocated to exporters for developing processing units. To date, Rs 14.62 crores have been spent on the project, which is slated for completion by December 2012, as reported by a government official.