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National Turmeric Board

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National Turmeric Board

 

 

  1. Aims to provide leadership in all matters related to turmeric, coordinate with relevant government agencies, particularly the Spices Board, and spearhead efforts to advance the turmeric sector within the country. 
  2. The key objective of the board is to raise awareness and consumption of turmeric domestically and internationally. 
  3. India is the world’s leading producer (75% of the world’s turmeric production), consumer, and exporter of turmeric and turmeric products.
  4. In terms of international trade, India holds a commanding 62% share of the global turmeric trade.
  5. In the 2022-23 fiscal year, India cultivated turmeric on 3.24 lakh hectares, yielding a staggering 11.61 lakh tonnes of turmeric.
  6. The spice is grown in over 20 states in the country, with Maharashtra (leading), Telangana (2nd largest), Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu emerging as the leading turmeric-producing states.
  7. The National Turmeric Board will be composed of:
    1. Chairperson appointed by the Central Government
    2. Members from the Ministry of AYUSH, Departments of Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Commerce & Industry of the Union Government
    3. Senior State Government representatives on a rotational basis.
    4. Select national/state institutions involved in research
    5. Representatives of turmeric farmers and exporters

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