ENA State 2025-06-30 17:20:57 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Nizamabad, Jun 30 (KNN)</strong> Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the newly established National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad today.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Amit Shah said the inauguration fulfills a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers, especially in Telangana. He emphasised that the board will transform Nizamabads identity as the turmeric capital into a global brand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that turmeric from this region has not yet reached global markets despite centuries of cultivation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The National Turmeric Board aims to eliminate middlemen and build a full value chain for turmeric &mdash; from packaging and branding to marketing and exports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Amit Shah highlighted turmerics medicinal qualities, including anti-viral, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, calling it a wonder drug. He also mentioned that GI-tagged organic turmeric production has begun.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The central government has set a target of reaching USD 1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030. To meet this goal, the board will ensure Indian turmeric meets global quality standards, offer training to farmers, and focus on R&amp;D to promote turmerics health benefits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Shah pointed out that Telangana districts like Nizamabad, Jagtial, Nirmal, and Kamareddy are among Indias top turmeric producers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In 2025, turmeric prices reached Rs 18,000 Rs 19,000 per quintal, and the government aims to increase this by Rs 6,000 Rs 7,000 in the next three years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He concluded by reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis commitment to farmers, highlighting the creation of National Cooperative Exports Limited and National Cooperative Organics Limited to support their income and growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event was attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and other dignitaries.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42632 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/national-turmeric-board-headquarters-inaugurated-in-nizamabad-telangana 2025-06-30 17:20:57 knnindia.co.in