Why is in news?
- Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric), famous for its healing properties, is a few steps away from receiving GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking objections.
Kandhamal Hladi
- Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing, based at the district headquarter town of Phulbani, had moved for registration ‘Kandhamal Haldi’.
- It was accepted under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
- Turmeric is the main cash crop of tribal people in Kandhamal.
- Apart from domestic use, turmeric is also used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
Source
The Hindu