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News: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated the National Turmeric Board.
About National Turmeric Board
- The National Turmeric Board has been set up to focus on the overall development and growth of the turmeric sector in the country.
- Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana.
- The board will function under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Functions:
- Focussing on the welfare of the turmeric farmers spread across 20 states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya and others.
- Promoting research and development of new turmeric products and investigating the value addition of turmeric related products for marketing abroad.
- Creating awareness on the essential and medical properties of turmeric
- Ensuring quality and safety standards of turmeric production and exports.
- Facilitating coordination with other Government Departments/Agencies in matters pertaining to the turmeric sector.
- Making efforts for increasing trade of turmeric and its products, especially given the health and wellness benefits of turmeric.
About Turmeric Sector in India
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