Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Promotion of food processing/Pharmaceutical Industry by assessing the potential of organic Turmeric produced in Kandhamal district of Odisha
Author(s): Prangya Paramita Sahoo, KK Sarangi, Sanghamitra Pradhan and KSS Chandana
Abstract: This paper seeks to promote establishment of food/pharmaceutical industry in the study district through assessing of the potentials of the organic turmeric cultivated through ages. Kandhamal can take the lead in organic turmeric production in the state of Odisha but this potential has not been fully tapped as the techniques needed for its production have not been properly understood by the farmers which have led to low production potential of processing of turmeric as highlighted in this paper. This is because it has variety of uses and it is highly valued at the international market. Turmeric is used as a spice and is the major component of curry powder. Besides its use as a spice, turmeric finds a place in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry for its brilliant characteristics. It is also being used as a dye for colouring fabrics. It is medically used for the prevention and treatment of diverse kinds of diseases as also highlighted in the paper. It is thus recommended that there should be adequate awareness on the potentials of organic turmeric especially in the study district, for the promotion of pharmaceutical industry. There is also need to develop improved varieties of the turmeric to boost production. Farmers should be provided with inputs technology like application of manure, FYM and irrigation in order to increase their production.
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Prangya Paramita Sahoo, KK Sarangi, Sanghamitra Pradhan, KSS Chandana. Promotion of food processing/Pharmaceutical Industry by assessing the potential of organic Turmeric produced in Kandhamal district of Odisha. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):717-720.
