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National Turmeric Board Headquarters Inaugurated in Nizamabad, Telangana

Posted 30 Jun 2025

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Notified in October 2023, the National Turmeric Board was inaugurated in January 2025. 

About the National Turmeric Board

  • Aim: To provide leadership on turmeric related matters, augment the efforts, and facilitate greater coordination with Spices Board and other Government agencies in development and growth of the turmeric sector.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
  • Composition
    • Chairperson to be appointed by the Central Government
    • Members from the Ministry of AYUSH, Departments of Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare etc. 
    • Senior State Government representatives from three states (on rotation basis), 
    • Select national/state institutions involved in research & representatives of turmeric farmers & exporters
    • A Secretary to be appointed by the Department of Commerce.
  • Role: Promotes R&D, value addition for exports, awareness of turmeric's benefits, yield improvement, and supply chain enhancement to expand markets.

Turmeric production in India

  • India is the largest producer, consumer, & exporter of turmeric.
  • About 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in over20 states in the country.
  • Production: 70% of global turmeric production. 
    • Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, & Andhra Pradesh together contribute 63.4% of domestic production.
  • Export: More than 62% share of world trade.
    • The leading export markets for India are Bangladesh, UAE, USA & Malaysia.
  • Turmeric in India with GI Tag: Sangli Turmeric & Waigaon Turmeric (Maharashtra); Erode Manjal/Turmeric (Tamil Nadu); Lakadong Turmeric (Meghalaya).

About Turmeric

  • A rhizome (underground stem) often referred to as the "Golden Spice".
  • Climatic Condition: Grown in diverse tropical conditions
    • Temperature range: 20-30 degree Celsius.  
    • Annual rainfall: 1500 mm or more. 
  • Soil: Thrives best in well-drained sandy or clay loam soils 
  • Health Benefitsantioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties etc.
  • Tags :
  • Turmeric
  • National Turmeric Board
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