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CM launches registration form for procurement of Turmeric

April 07, 2025 04:55 PM
CM launches registration form for procurement of Turmeric

Punjab Newsline, Shimla, April 7-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the registration form for the farmers to sell raw turmeric grown through natural farming practices at a MSP of Rs. 90 per kilogram. This initiative, announced in the 2025–26 Budget, aims to strengthen the rural economy by providing a guaranteed price for turmeric and encouraging Natural Farming across Himachal Pradesh. The registration will be carried out by the Department of Agriculture, which will also provide training to farmers on Natural Farming techniques.
The raw turmeric procured from registered farmers will be processed at the upcoming Spice Park in Hamirpur. The processed turmeric will be branded and marketed as “Himachal Haldi,” offering both quality assurance and a unique identity in the market. “For the first time, government agencies will directly procure raw turmeric from farmers, which will be a game-changer for their livelihoods and ensure immediate cash flow, in the rural sector” said the Chief Minister.
Currently, turmeric is cultivated across approximately 2,042.5 hectares in the state, yielding around 24,995 metric tonnes annually. The major turmeric-producing districts include Hamirpur, Kangra, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Mandi, and Solan. Turmeric has emerged as a promising livelihood option due to its high medicinal value, especially post-COVID-19, and growing demand in both domestic and International markets. 

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