A team of scientists SKTGH in tingling turmeric in the District of Nizamabad. | Photo Credit: By Agreement
Hyderabad
In a significant step forward in the process of achieving geographical indication (GI), a request for a well -known group of turmeric submitted by two agricultural associations in Chennai was adopted.
According to the associated Dean in Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University Pidigam Saiadiah, the application is submitted on behalf of two farmers’ associations – Armoor Farmers producer Cooperative Society, Manthani and primary agricultural cooperative credit company, Armoor. Mr. Saidaiah was the main investigator of the GI project supported by Nabard at the University.
Mr Saidaiah, together with his team, gathered vital information about evidence of Armoor Turmeric, varietal characters, biochemical profiling, farmers’ training, DNA marking, geography links for unique characters in the District of Nizamabad. Rajanikanth, General Secretary of the Association of Human Social Affairs based in Varanasi, UP, known as the Indian man GI, worked as a technical facilitator and applied for a GI on behalf of the farmers.
Armor Turmeric is the seventh turmeric variety applied to GI protection in the country. Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric), Waigaon Turmeric, Sangli Turmeric, Lakadong Turmeric, Vasmat Haldi (turmeric) are already the GI brand, while Khassawaan Turry applied in January this year in the Seraikela-Karsawan district in Jhashand.
SKTGH vice -chairman Danda Raji Reddy said that the registration of geographical indications (GI) could be a game drive for farmers, especially those that cultivate carmur diversity. He said that GI -marked products would often receive higher prices because of their perceived quality and authenticity. SKTGHu works on the protection of the Horticultural Heritage of Telangana with 15 other crops in a row for the GI brand and it will be after field investigation and interaction with farmers.
Mr. Saidaiah said that the variety of turmeric is grown mainly in 23 mandals of the seven divisions of the Nizamabad district for more than 90 years. The Chief CEO of Nabard Telangana K. Uday Bhasker said Gi Tag would increase international recognition, which will facilitate access to global markets.
Armoor Variety Curmeric cultivated in the Nizamabad area seeks recognition of GI. | Photo Credit: By Agreement
Published – September 2025 20:23
