National Turmeric Board

Source: PIB

Context: The National Turmeric Board was launched by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry to enhance the production, research, and global trade of turmeric.

About the National Turmeric Board:

• What it is: A dedicated body established to promote turmeric cultivation, research, and exports.

• Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana.

• Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

• Aim: To enhance turmeric production, support farmers, and boost global exports.

• Headed by: Shri Palle Ganga Reddy as its first Chairperson.

• Functions: Promote research and development for high-yield and value-added turmeric products. Enhance awareness of turmeric’s medicinal and essential properties. Support farmers across 20 turmeric-growing states. Focus on logistics, quality assurance, and boosting exports. Collaborate with ministries like AYUSH, Agriculture, and Commerce for policy alignment.

• Promote research and development for high-yield and value-added turmeric products.

• Enhance awareness of turmeric’s medicinal and essential properties.

• Support farmers across 20 turmeric-growing states.

• Focus on logistics, quality assurance, and boosting exports.

• Collaborate with ministries like AYUSH, Agriculture, and Commerce for policy alignment.

About Turmeric:

• Top exporting nations in the world: India (Leading with 67% of global exports in 2023), Myanmar, Fiji, Indonesia, Vietnam

• India (Leading with 67% of global exports in 2023), Myanmar, Fiji, Indonesia, Vietnam

• Top importing nations in the world: USA (The largest importer, with its share 18.98% in 2023) India: Imports significant quantities of turmeric (especially dry) for domestic use. EU Countries: Key importers include Netherlands and Germany.

• USA (The largest importer, with its share 18.98% in 2023)

• India: Imports significant quantities of turmeric (especially dry) for domestic use.

• EU Countries: Key importers include Netherlands and Germany.

• Top producing states in India: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Meghalaya (notable for Lakadong turmeric, high in curcumin content).

• Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Meghalaya (notable for Lakadong turmeric, high in curcumin content).

• India’s turmeric imports: Major sources: Vietnam, Indonesia, and Myanmar. Imports are primarily in the dry turmeric form for value addition and domestic consumption.

• Major sources: Vietnam, Indonesia, and Myanmar.

• Imports are primarily in the dry turmeric form for value addition and domestic consumption.

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