New Delhi, June 30 -- Turmeric, an essential spice in Indian kitchens, is finally getting the support it needs. On June 29, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is native to India and has been studied extensively for its health benefits. Despite its popularity as a food and health supplement, turmeric farmers have failed to benefit much and have been demanding the formation of the Board for decades.

Notified in October 2023, the Board was launched in January this year but was yet to become functional.

Telangana was chosen as the headquarters as it is one of the top turmeric producing states - it was the third biggest producer of...