Union Minister Piyush Goyal Inaugurates National Turmeric Board<\/p>\n
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on Tuesday, a significant step towards strengthening India\u2019s leadership in turmeric production and exports. This initiative aims to boost value addition, enhance quality, and broaden market opportunities for India\u2019s renowned \u201cGolden Spice.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Minister emphasized the significance of launching the National Turmeric Board on a day of national celebrations. He also mentioned that the board will include representatives from various ministries and members from exporter and producer organizations.<\/p>\n
Referring to turmeric as the “Golden Spice,” the Minister highlighted that the newly established National Turmeric Board will prioritize the well-being of turmeric farmers across 20 states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, and others. He emphasized the significant potential for increasing turmeric production in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, noting that the board\u2019s formation will help enhance the income of turmeric growers nationwide.<\/p>\n
The Minister further stated that the Board will focus on research and development of innovative turmeric-based products and explore value addition for marketing these products internationally. Additionally, it will work to raise awareness about turmeric\u2019s essential and medicinal properties, improve yield, and strengthen logistics and supply chains to expand into new markets. Shri Goyal also underlined that the Board will ensure adherence to quality and safety standards for turmeric production and exports.<\/p>\n
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Shri Arvind Dharmapuri, Member of Parliament from Nizamabad, attended the event.<\/p>\n
The occasion also saw the participation of Shri Palle Ganga Reddy, Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board; Shri Dhanpal Suryanarayana, MLA for Nizamabad Urban; Shri Paidi Rakesh Reddy, MLA for Armor; and key officials including Smt. Kesang Yangzom Sherpa, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Ms. P. Hemalatha, Secretary of the Spices Board; and Dr. A. B. Rema Shree, Director of the Spices Board and Secretary of the National Turmeric Board.<\/p>\n
Alongside the Chairperson, representatives from the Ministry of AYUSH, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and the Department of Commerce have been appointed to the Board. Members from the leading turmeric-growing states of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Meghalaya, known for its Lakadong turmeric, will also contribute. The National Turmeric Board is dedicated to fostering the comprehensive development and growth of the turmeric sector in India.<\/p>\n