Amit Shah Inaugurates National Turmeric Board Headquarters in Nizamabad, Telangana.
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On 29 June 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly-established National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad, fulfilling a four-decade-long demand of turmeric farmers and revitalizing India’s turmeric sector with investment, branding, and export focus.
- In his address, Mr. Shah emphasized that Nizamabad, known as India’s “turmeric capital,” will now see a unified effort in cultivation, processing, packaging, branding, and marketing—effectively dismantling middlemen. This move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2023 election promise to bolster the turmeric industry.
- He stated turmeric prices have recently ranged between ₹18,000–₹19,000 per quintal and promised a further increase of ₹6,000–₹7,000 over the next three years. In 2023–24, turmeric was grown over approximately 3 lakh hectares, yielding around 10.74 lakh tonnes of crop nationwide.
- Mr. Amit Shah also revealed a central allocation of ₹200 crore toward improving crop quality, research infrastructure, and farmer incomes in Telangana. The board aims to build an end-to-end supply chain, including GI‑tagged organic turmeric, and target USD 1 billion worth of turmeric exports by 2030.
Main Point :- (i) Present at the inauguration were Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP MPs K. Laxman and D. Arvind. D. Arvind expressed pride in fulfilling his Lok Sabha election promise, while local campaigners highlighted the conversion of a former MLA camp office into the board’s temporary premises.
(ii) The new board will offer farmer skill development, geotagging support, and strengthen India’s turmeric brand globally. Mr. Shah described turmeric as a “wonder drug,” emphasizing its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer benefits.
(iii) This inauguration represents a watershed moment for India’s turmeric growers—marking a transition from fragmented production systems to a scientifically backed, globally connected supply network that uplifts farmer welfare and supports export ambitions.
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