The National Turmeric Board was inaugurated in Telangana’s Nizamabad district on Tuesday, January 14, by Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and turmeric farmer, Palle Gangareddy has been appointed the National Turmeric Board’s chairman. He will serve as the
chairman of the board for a term of three years.
“There is immense potential of increasing productivity of turmeric in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Pay special attention to the welfare of ‘Golden Spice’ farmers, develop good varieties and focus on its export,” said the minister after the virtual inauguration.