The stage is set for the grand inauguration of the National Turmeric Board (NTB) headquarters in Nizamabad on June 29, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah scheduled to preside over the event. The launch marks a historic milestone for turmeric farmers across India, especially in Telangana, which is one of the country’s leading turmeric-producing states.
🏛️ A Long-Awaited Milestone for Farmers
- The NTB headquarters will serve as the central hub for turmeric-related activities, including research, marketing, and export facilitation
- The board was established following decades of demands from turmeric farmers and political leaders in the region
- The inauguration will also feature the unveiling of the NTB logo and a massive farmers’ gathering at the Polytechnic Grounds
“The NTB is a gift to farmers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, highlighting the board’s potential to transform the turmeric economy
🌿 Why Nizamabad?
- Despite competition from states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Nizamabad was chosen due to its historic role in turmeric cultivation and farmer movements
- The appointment of a local farmer as NTB Chairman underscores the Centre’s commitment to grassroots leadership
🗿 Tribute to Telangana Leader
- During his visit, Amit Shah will also unveil a statue of former MP D. Srinivas, a key figure in Telangana’s political landscape
- The statue, crafted by Ram Vanji Sutar (renowned for the Statue of Unity), commemorates Srinivas’s first death anniversary
📌 Why It Matters
- The NTB aims to boost turmeric exports, develop value-added products, and enhance farmer incomes
- It will also focus on organic cultivation, quality control, and global branding of Indian turmeric
- The initiative aligns with the Centre’s broader vision of agricultural modernization and rural empowerment
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