National Turmeric Board:
The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi.
- It will provide leadership on turmeric related matters, augment the efforts, and facilitate greater coordination with Spices Board and other Government agencies in development and growth of the turmeric sector.
- Composition of Board:
- A Chairperson to be appointed by the Central Government.
- A Secretary to be appointed by the Department of Commerce.
- Members from the Ministry of AYUSH, Departments of Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Commerce & Industry of the Union Government.
- Representatives from the top two turmeric growing states of Maharashtra and Telangana and from the state of Meghalaya. States will be represented on the Board by rotation.
- Select national/state institutions involved in research, representatives of turmeric farmers and exporters.
- The Board will focus on key areas such as research and development, value addition to turmeric products, and promoting awareness of the spice’s medicinal and essential properties.
- It will also work on improving turmeric yield, enhancing logistics and supply chains, and exploring new international markets for turmeric.
- Ensuring quality and safety standards for turmeric production and exports will also be a critical aspect of the Board’s mandate.
- Headquarter: Nizamabad, Telangana
