Turmeric Board Boon to the Quality Produce, Remunerative Price
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Turmeric Board Boon to the Quality Produce, Remunerative Price

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The National Turmeric Board will change the fate of farmers across the country, especially in Telangana state. Maharashtra is top producer of turmeric, but the central government set up the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad by giving importance to the Telangana state. In view of this, the Spices Board India created awareness among the farmers over dried turmeric for the last few years. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Spices Board India Nizamabad deputy director Sundareshan said that they are waiting for the norms from the central government over Turmeric Board function.

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Union Minister urged to bring Chamarajanagar under Turmeric Board
6 days, 12 hours ago

Union Minister urged to bring Chamarajanagar under Turmeric Board

The Hindu  

With Chamarajanagar being one of the largest producers of turmeric, which is also known as ‘golden spice’, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been urged to include the district in the activities and programmes of the National Turmeric Board. MP for Chamarajanagar Sunil Bose, met Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in New Delhi and …

Lack of statutory status for Turmeric Board leading to fall in prices: Kavitha
1 month, 1 week ago

Lack of statutory status for Turmeric Board leading to fall in prices: Kavitha

The Hindu  

The BRS MLC and former Nizamabad MP K. Kavitha said the Central government issued a gazette notification to establish a Turmeric Board, but it had not given it statutory status and the board is unable to control the falling turmeric prices. She said that if the board had legal backing, the import of low-quality turmeric from foreign countries would be …

Steep fall in turmeric prices worries Telangana farmers
1 month, 1 week ago

Steep fall in turmeric prices worries Telangana farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Farmers across north Telangana are deeply concerned about a sharp drop in turmeric prices at the Nizamabad Agriculture Market Yard — one of the country’s largest hubs for the spice. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, turmeric farmer Uppera Narsaiah of Konasamundar village in Kammarpally mandal said that turmeric, which requires nine months to grow and costs approximately ₹1.2 lakh per …

A sweet win for turmeric farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

A sweet win for turmeric farmers

The Hindu  

This year’s Sankranti was particularly sweet for the turmeric farmers in Telangana as their nearly two decade-long demand for a National Turmeric Board, headquartered in Nizamabad, became a reality when Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated it on the day of the festival. Mr. Goyal said the Board would boost exports of about 30 varieties of turmeric …

Farmers hope for turmeric board's swift action, demand MSP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers hope for turmeric board's swift action, demand MSP

New Indian Express  

NIZAMABAD: Welcoming the establishment of the National Turmeric Board, local farmers expressed hope that it would start functioning soon. Traditional turmeric farmer Nalimela Chinnareddy from Maggidi village in Armoor said farmers were welcoming the NTB and are expecting the government to provide a Minimum Support Price and input subsidies to support turmeric farmers. She said the NTB would address various …

Telangana farmers' panel seeks equipment subsidies; Congress praises turmeric board launch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana farmers' panel seeks equipment subsidies; Congress praises turmeric board launch

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission has urged the state government to provide agricultural equipment at subsidised rates. During a recent visit to Nizamabad district, where turmeric is one of the major crops, farmers brought to the Commission’s attention that the turmeric crop was not yielding good dividends. Commission members noted that farmers were forced to follow conventional …

National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad Thrills Telangana Farmers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad Thrills Telangana Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The establishment of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad has brought joy to the people of north Telangana, particularly turmeric farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled his assurance made during the last Parliamentary elections, dispelling doubts about the board's location and affirming Nizamabad as its base due to its prominence in turmeric cultivation. However, during his recent Telangana visit, …

Congress hails decision to establishment Turmeric Board in Nizamabad
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress hails decision to establishment Turmeric Board in Nizamabad

The Hindu  

The Telangana Congress Kisan Cell has lauded the establishment of the National Turmeric Board headquartered in Nizamabad, calling it a milestone in addressing a long-standing demand of turmeric farmers from north Telangana. We welcome this development,” said Mr. Reddy, acknowledging Congress’s role in advocating the board. Mr. Reddy said that the Congress government had set up the turmeric research station …

India targets $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India targets $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030

Firstpost  

The Union budget for 2025-26 is likely to prioritise promoting agri-exports including organic turmeric. India is working to boost turmeric exports from $207.45 million in 2022-23 to $1 billion by 2030 by stabilising production and addressing challenges faced by farmers, such as fluctuating prices and limited market access. Making India the global hub for turmeric: ICRIER-Amway Report Addressing the pressing …

Telangana Farmers Commission seeks subsidised tools for turmeric farmers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Farmers Commission seeks subsidised tools for turmeric farmers

The Hindu  

The Telangana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Commission has urged Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to provide subsidised agricultural implements to turmeric farmers as part of a broader mechanisation initiative. In a letter addressed to the Minister, the Commission chairman M Kodanda Reddy said that turmeric farmers had expressed concerns about rising input costs and the lack of fair market prices …

Piyush Goyal launched National Turmeric Board with Nizamabad headquarters
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Piyush Goyal launched National Turmeric Board with Nizamabad headquarters

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday, inaugurated the National Turmeric Board to be headquartered in Nizamabad with Palle Ganga Reddy as its first chairperson at New Delhi. The Minister flanked by Nizamabad BJP MP D. Aravind stated virtually that the launch of NTB on the auspicious Sankranti festival celebrations across the country augured well for the …

Goyal launches National Turmeric Board to boost sector growth
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Goyal launches National Turmeric Board to boost sector growth

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the National Turmeric Board, aiming to tap the export potential of the plant and its products, enhance the welfare of turmeric farmers and accelerate the growth of the sector. The board will focus on research, value addition, and promoting turmeric's medicinal properties while fostering trade by improving logistics, supply chains, and …

Piyush Goyal inaugurates National Turmeric Board established in Nizamabad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Piyush Goyal inaugurates National Turmeric Board established in Nizamabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday inaugurated National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. The Minister noted that the launch of the National Turmeric Board was on an auspicious day of celebrations across the country. He highlighted that representatives from various ministries will also be a part of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board …

Palle Ganga Reddy Takes Charge as National Turmeric Board Chairman
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Palle Ganga Reddy Takes Charge as National Turmeric Board Chairman

Deccan Chronicle  

The National Turmeric Board was officially launched on Tuesday in Nizamabad, marking a significant milestone for turmeric farmers in the region. Newly appointed Chairman Palle Ganga Reddy took charge during the event.Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal virtually inaugurated the Board, highlighting the initiative's potential to boost turmeric productivity in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Prominent attendees included BJP …

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad district of Telangana, a long-awaited dream of turmeric farmers.Goyal virtually inaugurated the Board and said it is being launched on the auspicious occasion of Sankranti.There is immense potential of increasing productivity of turmeric in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Goyal noted, according to an …

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board to boost India's turmeric industry
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board to boost India's turmeric industry

India Today  

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Turmeric Board on Tuesday to help promote balance in the production and export of turmeric. Goyal stressed that the Board would include people from different ministries and exporters and producers’ associations so that there would be a wide coverage of the developmental aspects of the turmeric industry. Goyal noted …

National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad becomes a reality
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad becomes a reality

New Indian Express  

NIZAMABAD: The long-cherished dream of Telangana turmeric farmers is set to become a reality with the formal inauguration of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on Tuesday. BJP state secretary and turmeric farmer Palle Gangareddy has been appointed the national chairman of the turmeric board for a three-year term. BJP units in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu had sought turmeric board In …

Turmeric board in Nizamabad finally a reality
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Turmeric board in Nizamabad finally a reality

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The long-pending demand to set up the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad is finally a reality. He congratulated BJP state secretary Palle Ganga Reddy on being appointed as chairperson of the National Turmeric Board. Tomorrow is a day to cherish, etch and double down on celebrations, this special Sankranti.” The ministry of commerce, in its notification, said, “Palle Ganga Reddy …

Elusive Turmeric board and hardships of Gulf migrants still a key issue in Nizamabad
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Elusive Turmeric board and hardships of Gulf migrants still a key issue in Nizamabad

The Hindu  

It was in 2019 that Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharmapuri Arvind created a record of sorts by writing a bond and declaring that he would quit his Lok Sabha membership if he failed to get the much-awaited Turmeric Board for Nizamabad district. The failed promise of Turmeric Board is very much visible in Armoor, Nizamabad Rural and Balkonda Assembly segments …

Rise in Turmeric Prices Cheers Farmers
1 year ago

Rise in Turmeric Prices Cheers Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The rise in turmeric prices brought cheers among farmers of north Telangana districts. Farmers from Nizamabad, Jagtial and Nirmal districts brought turmeric of two varieties -- 'Gola' and 'Kadi' -- for sale at Nizamabad Agriculture Market Yard, which is the biggest turmeric market in India, after Sangli Market in Maharashtra and Erode Market in Tamil Nadu. For the last …

Sceptical Nizamabad farmers ask why PM has not laid foundation stone for Turmeric Board
1 year, 4 months ago

Sceptical Nizamabad farmers ask why PM has not laid foundation stone for Turmeric Board

The Hindu  

As one drives through the vast expanse of fields along National Highway-44 and National Highway-63, criss-crossing the Armoor and Balkonda Assembly constituencies of Nizamabad district, the most striking feature to catch the eye is the turmeric crop, in various stages. Ostensibly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a National Turmeric Board in two public meetings in Mahabubnagar and Nizamabad in …

BJP’s turmeric board announcement in Telangana: Election gimmick or real solution?
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP’s turmeric board announcement in Telangana: Election gimmick or real solution?

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 09, 2023 15:13 IST - 4 MINS READ In the first significant announcement from the Bharatiya Janata Party in election-bound Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of the National Turmeric Board from Mahabubnagar last week. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP’s Arvind Dharmapuri signed a bond assuring turmeric farmers that he would quit if …

National Turmeric Board to boost prospects of growers
1 year, 5 months ago

National Turmeric Board to boost prospects of growers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The newly announced National Turmeric Board would boost the prospects of turmeric cultivation in north Telangana districts. It would focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country and provide leadership on turmeric-related matters, augment such efforts, and facilitate greater coordination with the Spices Board and other government agencies in the development and growth …

Ahead of Telangana election, Turmeric Board constituted
1 year, 5 months ago

Ahead of Telangana election, Turmeric Board constituted

The Hindu  

The Centre on Wednesday notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board, a long-standing demand of turmeric farmers across the country. The Board, the Union Commerce Ministry said, will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country. Union Information Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, who also addressed the press conference, said the Centre has decided …

India to get a National Turmeric Board
1 year, 5 months ago

India to get a National Turmeric Board

Live Mint  

On Sunday, a day before Gandhi Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced setting up a National Turmeric Board during his visit to Telangana, reports a story by Asian News International. Looking at the necessity of turmeric farmers and future opportunities, the centre has decided to establish a National Turmeric Board.” Taking note of the demand, the PM’s moment comes at …

PM Modi announces setting up of National Turmeric Board, tribal university in Telangana
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi announces setting up of National Turmeric Board, tribal university in Telangana

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of a National Turmeric Board in Telangana and also ₹900 crore Sammakka-Sarakka Central Tribal University in Mulug at an official function where he commissioned and laid foundation stone to projects worth more than ₹13,500 crore at Mahabubnagar on October 1. The projects commissioned and stones laid by the Prime Minister include …

Turmeric plunges from ₹16K to ₹5K in Telangana
2 years, 2 months ago

Turmeric plunges from ₹16K to ₹5K in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A steep fall in turmeric prices, from around Rs 16,000 per quintal to Rs 5,500 per quintal across Telangana — the top turmeric cultivator in the country — has farmers worried, who claim they are unable to break even due to the dip in costs. Turmeric is extensively cultivated on around 1 lakh acres in undivided Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar …

A Haldi Interest: Why BJP MP Wants Turmeric to Be Part of Agriculture ahead of Telangana Polls
2 years, 11 months ago

A Haldi Interest: Why BJP MP Wants Turmeric to Be Part of Agriculture ahead of Telangana Polls

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Member of Parliament from Nizamabad Arvind Dharmapuri has written to the central government to shift turmeric from under the ministry of commerce to the ministry of agriculture so growers can reap the benefits of schemes and welfare measures extended to eligible crops. “This precedent has been cited to push the case of turmeric farmers who are …

Farmers question BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind about his Turmeric Board promise
4 years, 2 months ago

Farmers question BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind about his Turmeric Board promise

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: The issue of establishing Turmeric Board in Nizamabad has once again come to the fore as farmers are preparing to intensify their agitation with regard to this two-decade-old demand. The farmers are now targeting Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind of BJP on his failure in getting the turmeric board to the town. Farmers of Nizamabad and Karimnagar districts have been …

100 turmeric farmers from Telangana, TN may contest against PM Modi from Varanasi
5 years, 11 months ago

100 turmeric farmers from Telangana, TN may contest against PM Modi from Varanasi

India TV News  

100 turmeric farmers from Telangana, TN may contest against PM Modi from Varanasi "Whether it is the BJP government or Congress government, farmers are always neglected. In a bid to highlight their problems, about 100 turmeric farmers--50 each from Telangana and Tamil Nadu, are planning to file nominations as independents from the Varanasi constituency, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is …

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