Government Notifies Establishment of National Turmeric Board

The Government of India officially announced the formation of the National Turmeric Board on October 4th. This newly constituted board will have the primary objective of fostering the development and expansion of turmeric cultivation and turmeric-related products in the country.

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About the National Turmeric Board

The National Turmeric Board will play a pivotal role in guiding turmeric-related activities, enhancing existing efforts, and facilitating better coordination with the Spices Board and various other government agencies to advance the turmeric sector’s development and growth.

Recognizing the substantial global interest and potential in the health and wellness benefits of turmeric, the Board aims to leverage this to raise awareness and consumption, explore new international markets to boost exports, support research and development for innovative turmeric products, and harness traditional knowledge for value-added turmeric offerings.
The Board will prioritize capacity building and skill development for turmeric growers to maximize the benefits of value addition.
Additionally, it will promote quality standards and adherence to food safety regulations.
Ultimately, the National Turmeric Board aims to safeguard and fully realize turmeric’s potential for the betterment of humanity.

Activities

The National Turmeric Board’s initiatives and endeavors will significantly benefit turmeric growers by providing concentrated and dedicated support to the sector.
These efforts will also promote increased value addition closer to the farms, leading to better returns for the growers on their produce.
Through research, market development, enhanced consumption, and value addition, the Board’s activities will help turmeric growers and processors maintain their prominent position in the global markets as suppliers of high-quality turmeric and turmeric-related products.
This, in turn, will contribute to the overall well-being and prosperity of the turmeric industry in India.

Constitution of the National Turmeric Board

The composition of the National Turmeric Board includes:

A Chairperson appointed by the Central Government.
Members from various government departments including the Ministry of AYUSH, Departments of Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Commerce & Industry of the Union Government.
Senior State Government representatives from three states, on a rotation basis.
Select national and state institutions involved in research.
Representatives of turmeric farmers and exporters.
A Secretary appointed by the Department of Commerce.

This diverse representation ensures a comprehensive and holistic approach to the development and growth of the turmeric sector in India.

Turmeric Industry in India

India holds a prominent position in the global turmeric industry, serving as the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric.
In the 2022-23 season, India cultivated turmeric across 3.24 lakh hectares, resulting in a production of 11.61 lakh tonnes, which accounts for over 75% of the world’s turmeric production.
The country boasts more than 30 different varieties of turmeric, cultivated in over 20 states.
Leading turmeric-producing states in India include Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
India’s share in world trade for turmeric exceeds 62%.
During the 2022-23 season, more than 380 exporters shipped 1.534 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products valued at 207.45 million USD to various international markets.
Key export destinations for Indian turmeric include Bangladesh, UAE, USA, and Malaysia.

With the focused efforts of the National Turmeric Board, there is a strong expectation that turmeric exports from India will reach a substantial USD 1 billion by 2030. It will further cement India’s dominance in the global turmeric trade.

Shubham Mittal

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