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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Odisha — Kandhamal
Kandhamal Haldi (Turmeric)
A high-curcumin, organically grown turmeric from Odisha's tribal Kandhamal district, increasingly marketed as a premium, chemical-free alternative in national and export spice markets.
GI status: GI-registered, 2019
Shelf life: 18+ months dried/powdered
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Odisha — Kandhamal |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2019 |
| Typical shelf life | 18+ months dried/powdered |
| Women's role in production | Grown by Kandha and Kui tribal smallholders in Odisha's Kandhamal hills, where women manage a large share of turmeric cultivation, boiling and sun-drying before sale through tribal cooperatives. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: As with other dried turmeric, the finished rhizome and powder store for well over a year — critical for a tribal-belt SHG that cannot risk fresh produce spoiling before it reaches a buyer.
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