(a) whether turmeric growers in the North-East face lack of premium price for
their produce, resulting in post-harvest losses;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to offer turmeric farmers a
premium price by setting up of processing units in various parts of the region with
the help of entrepreneurs and industry people; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)
(a) to (d): The price of Local as well as Lakadong grade turmeric prevailing in
the North East Region is as under:-
The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes, “Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States†for the holistic development of horticulture including turmeric in the country. Under this scheme, assistance is provided for setting up of new processing units upto the project cost of Rs.800 lakhs with credit linked back ended capital investment assistance of 50% of cost.
Turmeric Local ( Dry) Lakadong Turmeric (Dry) Sl Month Rate Sl Month Rate (Rs/kg) (Rs/kg) 1 Dec-13 30 1 Dec-13 160 2 Nov-13 30 2 Nov-13 160 3 Oct-13 28 3 Oct-13 165 4 Sep-13 25 4 Sep-13 165 5 Aug-13 25 5 Aug-13 160 6 Jul-13 23 6 Jul-13 150 7 Jun-13 27 7 Jun-13 150 8 May-13 34 8 May-13 140 9 Apr-13 32 9 Apr-13 140 10 Mar-13 30 10 Mar-13 150 11 Feb-13 25 11 Feb-13 130 12 Jan-13 25 12 Jan-13 130
(Source : Spices Board)