‘Kandhamal Haldi’, which received GI tag recently, is a variety of tur

‘Kandhamal Haldi’, which received GI tag recently, is a variety of turmeric indigenous to

North Bengal
Southern Odisha
Sangli, Maharashtra
Alleppey, Kerala
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2019
‘Kandhamal Haldi’ is a variety of turmeric specifically cultivated in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, India.
– Kandhamal is located in the southeastern part of Odisha.
– The turmeric variety is known for its distinctive flavour, aroma, and high curcumin content.
– The Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Kandhamal Haldi’ was granted in April 2019.
– The GI tag helps in protecting the product’s identity and ensuring that only turmeric from this specific region can be marketed under this name.
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