In October 2023, the Union government had officially notified the establishment of the National Turmeric Board.
About National Turmeric Board (NTB)
- Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana (a major turmeric-producing region).
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Prominent Members:
- Key Department & Ministries: Representatives of Ministry of AYUSH, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Department of Commerce.
- States: Will be represented on the Board by rotation.
- Type: NTB is an executive body (not a Statutory Body).
India’s Dominance in the Global Turmeric Industry
- India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric.
- Accounts for: 70% of global production & 62% of global trade.
- India in 2023-24: Cultivated turmeric on 3.05 lakh hectares & produced over 10 lakh tonnes of turmeric.
- The largest producing states of Turmeric: Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- More than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India and it is grown in over 20 states in the country.
- Major varieties with GI (Geographical Indication) Tags: Erode Turmeric (Tamil Nadu), Lakadong Turmeric (Meghalaya, known for high curcumin content), Kandhamal Haldi (Odisha).
- Targets:
- Double the production to 20 lakh tonnes in five years.
- By 2030, turmeric exports are projected to reach $1 billion USD.
About Turmeric (Curcuma longa); also called ‘Golden Spice’
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