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- Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric) named after central Odisha district of Kandhamal, gets Geographical Indications (GI) tag.
- Kandhamal Haldi is famous for its healing properties and for high curcumin content which is used in pharma industries.
- Turmeric is the main cash crop of tribal people in Kandhamal.
- The leaf of Kandhamal turmeric is mainly used in an Odia cuisine “Enduri Pitha” which gives a pungent flavour and taste to the dish.
- Odisha has so far received GI Tag for 15 of its items, including two agricultural products.
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