NaduState Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Marketing Board andChettikulamSmall Onion Farmers Association inPerambalurhave jointly applied forGeographical Indication(GI) Tag for the shallots largely cultivated in the area.
Shallots, a much sought after vegetable all over the country, are mainly cultivated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Perambalur district is a major player among shallot growing districts in the state. Perambalur is the hub for the vegetable cultivated on more than 20,000 acres. Chettikulam is the main onion cultivation centre in Alathur block, which includes 12 other areas.