Fund sanctioned for establishing turmeric research centre in Erode

The State government has accorded administrative approval and sanctioned ₹2 crore fund for establishing a new research centre for turmeric at Bhavanisagar in the district. The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Ag

The State government has accorded administrative approval and sanctioned ₹2 crore fund for establishing a new research centre for turmeric at Bhavanisagar in the district.

The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, in his letter to the State government said that though the country is one of the largest producers of turmeric in the world, import of turmeric continues for want of varieties with high curcumin content. The quality of the turmeric rhizomes and various post-harvesting processes affect the final quality of turmeric products that is used in Indian culinary and also in preparation of medicinal oils, ointments and cosmetics. Hence, to improve the quality and quantity in our own varieties and local varieties which are well suited to eco-climatic conditions in Erode, there is a need for setting up a research station, he added.