KANDHAMAL HALDI

Dec. 5, 2018

Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric) is a few steps away from receiving GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking objections.

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  • Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing, based at the district headquarter town of Phulbani, had moved for registration ‘Kandhamal Haldi’ under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

  • Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric) is famous for its healing properties

  • Turmeric is the main cash crop of tribal people in Kandhamal. Apart from domestic use, turmeric is also used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

Source : The Hindu

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