National Turmeric Board

National Turmeric Board

Description

Information

Inauguration  

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, inaugurated it on January 14, 2025, in New Delhi.

Main Objective

To promote turmeric production, marketing, and export in India.

Headquarters

Located in Nizamabad, Telangana.

First Chairman

Palle Ganga Reddy has been appointed as the first chairman  

Board Members

Representatives from the Ministry of AYUSH, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the Ministry of Commerce will be appointed.

Representatives  

Representatives from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Meghalaya will also be included in the board.

Objective

To double turmeric production to 2 million tons in the next five years.

Board Priorities

• Focus on the welfare of turmeric farmers. 
• Ensure the quality and safety standards of turmeric production and export. 
• Promote research and development of new turmeric products. 
• Increase trade in new international markets for turmeric products. 
• Implement effective measures for warehousing and supply chain management.

Benefits of the Turmeric Board

• Increase in turmeric producers' income. 
• Global recognition of India's turmeric exports. 
• New business opportunities for farmers and exporters.
• Promote the contribution of spices to India's economy.

Turmeric (Turmeric)

• Scientific name: Curcuma longa 
• Family: Zingiberaceae 
• Uses: Health, beauty, and culinary.

Amazing Benefits of Turmeric

• Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce inflammation.
• Antioxidant: Protects the body from free radicals. 
• Antiseptic: Helps in healing wounds. 
• Improves digestion: Helps reduce indigestion. 
• Immune booster: Strengthens the immune system.

Turmeric Production in India (2023-24)

• 305,000 hectares of land used for turmeric cultivation.
• 1,074,000 tons of turmeric produced.

Global Status

India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric.

India’s Global Share

62%

Exports (2023-24)

226.5 million USD worth of 162,000 tons of turmeric and turmeric products exported.