India has laid out an ambitious plan to achieve $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030, as announced by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The declaration came on June 29 during the inauguration of the newly established National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana. This major step is expected to transform India’s turmeric economy through enhanced global market integration and farmer empowerment.
Amit Shah emphasized that the Turmeric Board will be instrumental in improving the entire value chain—from packaging and branding to international marketing and export facilitation. The board is designed to ensure farmers receive better returns for their produce, while also supporting innovation, research, and development to meet international standards.
This move fulfills a key 2023 assembly election promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to turmeric farmers in Telangana. The board’s establishment also answers a long-standing demand from the farming community in the Nizamabad region. Shah highlighted that this step reflects the government’s broader mission to build sustainable and profitable agriculture models through structured market linkages.
To support this vision, the Central Government has earmarked $23 million (Rs. 200 crore) toward improving crop quality, encouraging agricultural research, and enhancing farmer earnings. These funds will also be directed toward technological advancements and best practices in turmeric cultivation.
BJP Member of Parliament Dharmapuri Arvind, who had earlier pledged to secure the formation of a turmeric board during the 2019 elections, was recognized for his role in this achievement. Party leaders credited Prime Minister Modi for standing by his commitment to Telangana’s farmers.
The board’s creation is part of a wider national strategy to increase the value of agricultural products by expanding their global appeal and driving export-led growth. With India already being one of the largest producers of turmeric in the world, the new initiatives aim to boost the country’s competitiveness and visibility in international spice markets.
This bold export goal aligns with India’s agricultural reform agenda, aiming not only to strengthen farmer income but also to position India as a global leader in the turmeric trade.
