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.