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Hans India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Turmeric farmers part of PM Modi's vision of $1 billion exports by 2030: Amit Shah
Hyderabad: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, after inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on Sunday, said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled a 40-year-old demand of millions of turmeric farmers across the country, particularly in Telangana. Addressing a farmer's meeting where he had also unveiled the logo of the NTB, he said 'This promise made by the Prime Minister is now being realized. Nizamabad, known as the turmeric capital for decades and a location where farmers have cultivated turmeric for centuries, has not seen its product reach global markets until now.' However, with the formation of the National Turmeric Board, 'Turmeric from Nizamabad will be exported to many countries within the next 3-4 years,' he added. Amit Shah mentioned that once the NTB begins its operations, farmers will be free from the shackles of the middlemen. 'The Board will create a comprehensive chain for turmeric packaging, branding, marketing, and export.' Highlighting the medicinal properties of turmeric, Shah said, 'It is anti-viral, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory, and is recognized worldwide as a wonder drug. Consuming even a small amount can address multiple health issues simultaneously.' He also noted the beginning of production and marketing of GI-tagged organic turmeric.' Amit Shah said that the Centre has set a target of achieving one billion dollars in turmeric exports by 2030, 'with all necessary preparations already in place. The National Turmeric Board will ensure that farmers receive maximum value for their products, promote turmeric consumption in international markets, and publicise the medicinal benefits of Indian turmeric worldwide.' Additionally, the Board will ensure that the quality and safety standards of Indian turmeric meet global benchmarks, arrange for appropriate packaging, and provide training and skill development to farmers on effective harvesting techniques to prevent export-related obstacles. The Union Home Minister further added that research and development on the health benefits of turmeric will be conducted to showcase these advantages globally. He underscored that Nizamabad, Jagtial, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts of the State are among the top turmeric-producing areas in the country. He recalled that in 2025, turmeric farmers received prices between Rs 18,000 to Rs 19,000 per quintal. Concerted efforts are underway to increase the price to an additional Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 per quintal over the next three years. In the 2023-24 season, turmeric was cultivated in 3,00,000 hectares in India, yielding 10.74 lakh tonnes. The Union Minister highlighted that Prime Minister Modi established National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) to assist farmers engaged in exports and National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCIL) for those involved in organic farming. Shah noted that Modi has cultivated a culture of keeping promises, and the commitment made in 2023 to establish the National Trade Bureau (NTB) has been fulfilled.
United News of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Shah inaugurates National Turmeric Board in Telangana
Nizamabad (Telangana), June 29 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad district of Telangana on Sunday, marking a significant step towards supporting turmeric farmers and boosting exports. On the occasion, he also unveiled the official logo of the board, symbolising a new era of agricultural innovation and global competitiveness for turmeric cultivation in India. Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to the welfare of turmeric farmers, noting that Nizamabad is regarded as the turmeric capital of the country. 'I feel fortunate to inaugurate the Turmeric Board, which became a reality thanks to the persistent efforts of BJP MPs. Not only was the board granted to Telangana, but a Telangana native has also been appointed as its chairman,' he said. Shah highlighted turmeric's global significance, calling it a 'divine medicine' with anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties. 'Our target is to achieve USD 1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030. Through this board, we will train farmers in modern cultivation techniques and work to improve their incomes through initiatives like the Bharati Cooperative Society,' he added. Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and MP Dharmapuri Arvind for sanctioning the National Turmeric Board for Nizamabad, a region known for its large-scale turmeric cultivation. Several dignitaries attended the event, including Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay, Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, Nizamabad district in-charge Minister Seethakka, National Turmeric Board Chairman Palle Gangareddy, Secretary Bhavani Sri, MP Dharmapuri Arvind, Dr. Laxman, and Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the National Turmeric Board will work to ensure that farmers receive maximum value for their turmeric, promote its consumption in international markets, and highlight the medicinal properties of Indian turmeric globally. The board will focus on meeting global quality and safety standards, facilitate suitable packaging, and provide training and skill development to farmers, especially in harvesting methods that avoid export-related issues. Shah added that research and development will be undertaken to scientifically showcase the health benefits of turmeric to the world. He noted that Nizamabad, Jagtial, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts in Telangana are among India's top turmeric-producing regions. In 2025, turmeric farmers received Rs 18,000 to Rs 19,000 per quintal, and efforts are being made to help them earn an additional Rs 6,000–Rs 7,000 per quintal over the next three years. Shah also highlighted that during 2023- 24, turmeric was cultivated on 3 lakh hectares of land across India, producing 10.74 lakh tonnes. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established the National Cooperative Exports Limited to benefit farmers involved in exports and the National Cooperative Organics Limited for those practising organic farming. Emphasising the government's commitment to promises, Shah remarked that 'Prime Minister Modi has nurtured a culture of fulfilling promises, and the promise made in 2023 has been fulfilled today.' UNI VV RKM
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Turmeric Board will strengthen farmers financially with new markets opening: Amit Shah
Fulfilling the 40-year-old dream and the promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on Sunday (June 29). Mr. Shah said that with the establishment of the Board, within three to four years, turmeric from Nizamabad will reach most countries around the world. Farmers will no longer have to rely on middlemen as the Board will establish the entire value chain — packaging, branding, marketing and export. The Minister said turmeric is antiviral, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory, and is a wonder drug. Moreover, the Indian turmeric with high curcumin content is much sought after. 'Now, we've also begun GI tag certification and marketing for organic turmeric. Government of India has set a target of $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030.' The Minister further said farmers will also be trained in best practices to meet export standards and the Board will work on skill development and training. He said in 2025, turmeric farmers received a rate of ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 19,000 per quintal. In the next three years, marketing initiatives will help farmers earn ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 more per quintal. Mr. Shah assured that along with the Turmeric Board branch offices of both Bharat Organic Cooperative Limited and Bharat Cooperative Exports Limited will be opened in Nizamabad to boost turmeric exports. Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao thanked the Centre for responding to the long-pending demand of farmers. Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, Union MoS (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP MP K Laxman, BJP Lok Sabha member from Nizamabad D. Arvind and several other party leaders were present on the occasion.
India Gazette
29-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Amit Shah inaugurates Turmeric Board headquarters in Telangana's Nizamabad
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Government has set a target to export turmeric worth USD 1 billion by the year 2030, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday after inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Telangana's Nizamabad. The inauguration was done almost 21 months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a turmeric-focused board. There were long-pending demands from farmers for a turmeric board. 'During the 2023 Telangana elections in 2023, PM Modi had announced the formation of Turmeric Board... With the Turmeric Board taking shape, turmeric farmers will no more be dependent on middlemen. Packing, branding, marketing, and exports all will be facilitated by the Turmeric Board,' Shah said. The Union Minister also outlined the health benefits of turmeric. 'Everyone knows, turmeric is anti-viral, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory. World over, it is known as a wonder drug,' he said. India, he said, is blessed with high curcucim level turmeric which is not to be found anywhere else. 'We have also started promoting organic turmeric. By 2030, India has decided to export turmeric worth USD 1 billion. We have prepared ourself to reach this export target,' the Union Minister said. Turmeric of Telangana, and in particular Nizamabad, will reach many countries in the coming days, the Union minister said. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. India has more than 62 per cent of the world trade. During 2023-24, 1.62 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products, valued at USD 226.5 million, were exported, government data showed. The government, on October 4, 2023, notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. There is significant potential and interest worldwide on the health and wellness benefits of turmeric, which the Board will leverage to further increase awareness and consumption, develop new markets internationally to increase exports, promote research and development into new products, and develop on our traditional knowledge for value-added turmeric products. It will especially focus on capacity building and skill development of turmeric growers for harnessing greater benefits out of value addition. The Board will also promote quality and food safety standards and adherence to such standards. The Board will also take steps to further safeguard and usefully exploit turmeric's full potential for humanity. More than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India and it is grown in over 20 states in the country. The largest producing states of Turmeric are Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, among others. India has more than 62 per cent share of the world trade in turmeric. While announcing the National Turmeric Board in 2023, PM Modi, had said, 'India is a major producer, consumer and exporter of Turmeric. Farmers here in Telangana also produce turmeric in large quantities. After Corona, awareness about the benefits of turmeric has increased, and its demand has also increased across the world.' 'Today it is imperative that the entire value chain of turmeric, from production to export and research, is given more professional attention; and initiative needs to be taken in this regard. Today I am announcing a major decision related to this from the land of Telangana. Considering the needs and future prospects of turmeric farmers the Central Government has decided to constitute 'National Turmeric Board' for their benefit. The 'National Turmeric Board' will help farmers in different areas ranging from value addition in the supply chain to infrastructure-related works. I congratulate all the turmeric growing farmers of Telangana and the country for the formation of 'National Turmeric Board',' the prime minister had said. (ANI)
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Turmeric Board, that shaped Nizamabad politics, be inaugurated by Amit Shah today
A desire and political demand that shaped the politics of Nizamabad district involving two prominent politicians is being finally fulfilled with the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board to be formally inaugurated in Nizamabad by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, June 29. The ceremony will feature the unveiling of the official logo of the Board, symbolising a new era of farmer innovation and global competitiveness. Earlier this month, Mr. Amit Shah was invited by Arvind Dharmapuri, Member of Parliament from Nizamabad and the National Turmeric Board Chairperson Palle Ganga Reddy. The event holds significant political hue as the issue in 2019 saw the defeat of the then sitting MP and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) candidate K. Kavitha from Nizambad when her father K. Chandrasekhar Rao was the Chief Minister. The defeat shook the political circles as, at that point in time, the BRS had won the Assembly elections with record number of seats just a few months earlier. The country's focus turned to the BJP candidate Arvind Dharmapuri, who was a first-time contestant and that too from a seat which the BJP had never won. Mr. Arvind's father was a Congress stalwart, having served as the PCC chief and later as MP from the BRS. Mr. Arvind contesting on the BJP ticket itself was a huge shock, and he made it to the national headlines defeating Ms. Kavitha at the peak of the BRS' popularity. Mr. Arvind's promise of establishing a Turmeric Board if he won and a signed bond paper he distributed to the turmeric farmers in that direction made a huge difference to the campaign itself. Though delayed by a few years, the desire and dream of the turmeric farmers is being realised now. Mr. Arvind's advocacy has ensured that turmeric, a crop with deep roots in Indian culture and economy, receives the institutional support it deserves. The physical headquarters in Nizamabad follows the virtual inauguration held on January 14, 2025, by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. What would it bring to Nizamabad farmers? Mr. Arvind says the Board is expected to spearhead a variety of transformative initiatives, including research and development into turmeric varieties and cultivation techniques. Establishment of processing and value-addition units and promotion of exports, and branding of Indian turmeric in global markets will pick up. Support for farmers through cooperatives, capacity building, and better market access will increase.
