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).