Lakadong Turmeric

  • Recently, Lakadong turmeric has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • It is considered to be one of the world's best varieties of turmeric, with a curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent.
  • It is darker in colour and is grown organically without the use of fertilisers.
  • It is found in Lakadong area of Jaintia Hills.
  • Lakadong Turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, as a product with excellent potential for growth and export for West Jaintia ....
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