Union Home Minister says that once the National Turmeric Board begins functioning formally, turmeric farmers will be freed from the influence of middlemen
Emphasising that the production and marketing of geographical indication-tagged organic turmeric have been initiated, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted that the government of India has set a target of achieving USD one billion in turmeric exports by 2030, and all necessary preparations are already in place.
Inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, Shah added that Nizamabad has been known as the turmeric capital for decades, and farmers here have been cultivating turmeric for centuries, yet it has not reached global markets.
The Home Minister added that with the formation of the National Turmeric Board, Nizamabad’s turmeric will reach many countries in the world within the next three to four years. Once the National Turmeric Board begins functioning formally, turmeric farmers will be freed from the influence of middlemen, he stated, emphasising that board will establish a complete chain for turmeric packaging, branding, marketing, and export.
The board will work to ensure that the maximum value of turmeric reaches its farmers, promote the consumption of turmeric in international markets, and publicise the medicinal properties of Indian turmeric in potential markets. It will also ensure that the quality and safety standards of Indian turmeric meet global benchmarks, arrange appropriate packaging, and provide training and skill development to farmers on how to harvest turmeric to avoid any export-related obstacles, as per the statement from the Ministry.
Shah stated that Nizamabad, Jagtial, Nirmal, and Kamareddy districts in Telangana are among the top turmeric-producing districts in India. He mentioned that in 2025, turmeric farmers received a price of Rs 18,000 to 19,000 per quintal for turmeric, and efforts will be made to ensure farmers receive an additional Rs 6,000 to 7,000 per quintal in the next three years.
Shah noted that in 2023-24, turmeric was cultivated on three lakh hectares of land in India, resulting in a production of 10.74 lakh tonne. He added that the Centre has established National Cooperative Exports to benefit farmers involved in exports and National Cooperative Organics for those engaged in organic farming.
