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| {{Short description|Type of Turmeric cultivated in India}} | {{Short description|Type of Turmeric cultivated in Maharashtra, India}} | ||
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| | name = Vasmat Haldi ( |
| name = Vasmat Haldi (वसमत हळद) | ||
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| | description =Vasmat Haldi |
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| | area = Basmath taluka, Hingoli district | | area = Basmath taluka, Hingoli district | ||
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| | registered = 30 March 2024 | | registered = 30 March 2024 | ||
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| | official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/785|ipindia.gov.in}}}} | | official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/785|ipindia.gov.in}} | ||
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| '''Vasmat Haldi |
'''Vasmat Haldi''' is a variety of ] mainly grown in the ] of ]. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in ] of the ] of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=Exports, supply constraint push turmeric price up |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/Mar/08/exports-supply-constraint-push-turmeric-price-up-2273785.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=25 December 2024 |language=en |date=8 March 2021}}</ref> Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the districts of Hingoli, ], ], ] and ]. Hingoli district has the largest area under turmeric cultivation in this region.<ref>{{cite news |title=How turmoil in Bangladesh is affecting turmeric export in Hingoli |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/how-turmoil-in-bangladesh-is-affecting-turmeric-export-in-hingoli-101723141384531.html |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | ||
| Under its ] tag, it is referred to as "Vasmat Haldi ( |
Under its ] tag, it is referred to as "Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric)".<ref>{{cite web |title=Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric) |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/785 |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| ==Name== | ==Name== | ||
| Vasmat Haldi वसमत हळद is a prized crop in ] taluka of Hingoli district, due to its extensive production of turmeric and so named after it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Turmeric Growth and development under Tropical Nursery Conditions at Basmath Tahsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/ |
Vasmat Haldi वसमत हळद is a prized crop in ] taluka of Hingoli district, due to its extensive production of turmeric and so named after it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Turmeric Growth and development under Tropical Nursery Conditions at Basmath Tahsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307905685 |website=ResearchGate GmbH |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> ("Halad" or "Haldi" means turmeric in the local state language of ]). Vasmath or Basmath or Vasmat are variations of the same name.<ref>{{cite news |title=Basmath, Election Result 2024 Live: Winning And Losing Candidates & Parties, 2019 vs 2024 Results, Voting Percentage, Exit Polls-News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/assembly/maharashtra/basmath-constituency-s13aed2008a092/ |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| Vasmat Haldi, also known as turmeric, has a unique property of imparting flavor and color due to the presence of curcumin. Its quality, taste, texture, aroma, and color, along with its durability, make it distinct. The climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water quality, and special care contribute to the nutritional, medicinal, and chemical properties of Vasmat Haldi. Vasmat Haldi is cultivated in tropical climates for its rootstocks and has a short stem with large oblong leaves and bears ovate, pyriform, or oblong rhizomes. The rootstocks can be ground into a paste or dried and ground into a powder. The producers of Vasmat Haldi follow traditional and organic cultivation processes, a practice that has been in place since ancient times. The area is a notable exporter of the mother rhizome of 'Selam', a well-known turmeric variety.<ref name=":4"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Study the Profile of the Turmeric Growers in Hingoli District, India |url=https://www.ijcmas.com/9-11-2020/S.%20S.%20Shende,%20et%20al.pdf |website=International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS) |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> | Vasmat Haldi, also known as turmeric, has a unique property of imparting flavor and color due to the presence of ]. Its quality, taste, texture, aroma, and color, along with its durability, make it distinct. The climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water quality, and special care contribute to the nutritional, medicinal, and chemical properties of Vasmat Haldi. Vasmat Haldi is cultivated in tropical climates for its rootstocks and has a short stem with large oblong leaves and bears ovate, pyriform, or oblong ]. The rootstocks can be ground into a paste or dried and ground into a powder. The producers of Vasmat Haldi follow traditional and organic cultivation processes, a practice that has been in place since ancient times. The area is a notable exporter of the mother rhizome of 'Selam', a well-known turmeric variety.<ref name=":4"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Study the Profile of the Turmeric Growers in Hingoli District, India |url=https://www.ijcmas.com/9-11-2020/S.%20S.%20Shende,%20et%20al.pdf |website=International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS) |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| It is used not only for domestic purposes but also in various religious festivals and spiritual ceremonies. Vasmat Haldi is a medicinal plant extensively used in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine. It is used as a home remedy for various diseases. Vasmat Haldi is used in various forms as a condiment, flavoring agent, coloring agent, and principal ingredient in cooking. It also has applications in the drug and cosmetic industries due to its anti-cancer and anti-viral properties. | It is used not only for domestic purposes but also in various religious festivals and spiritual ceremonies. Vasmat Haldi is a medicinal plant extensively used in ], ], and Siddha medicine. It is used as a home remedy for various diseases. Vasmat Haldi is used in various forms as a condiment, flavoring agent, coloring agent, and principal ingredient in cooking. It also has applications in the drug and cosmetic industries due to its anti-cancer and anti-viral properties. | ||
| ==Geographical indication== | ==Geographical indication== | ||
| It was awarded the ] (GI) status tag from the ] under the ] on 30 March 2024 (valid until 19 October 2031). | It was awarded the ] (GI) status tag from the ] under the ] on 30 March 2024 (valid until 19 October 2031). | ||
| Honourable Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra Research and Training Center from Vasmat, proposed the GI registration of Vasmat Haldi |
Honourable Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra Research and Training Center from Vasmat, proposed the GI registration of Vasmat Haldi.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=BL New Delhi |title=National Turmeric Board to help push turmeric exports to $1 billion by 2030 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/national-turmeric-board-to-help-push-turmeric-exports-to-1-billion-by-2030/article67380411.ece |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=BusinessLine |date=4 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Delhi Polls: Congress Releases 2nd List Of Candidates, Fields Farhad Suri Against Manish Sisodia |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/delhi-polls-congress-releases-2nd-list-of-candidates-fields-farhad-suri-against-manish-sisodia-9167561.html |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite news |title=Rs 10 crore released for new turmeric centre at Hingoli in Maharashtra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/10-crore-released-for-new-turmeric-centre-at-hingoli/articleshow/98077666.cms |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=20 February 2023}}</ref> After filing the application in October 2021, the turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in ], making the name "Vasmat Haldi" exclusive to the turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the third turmeric variety from Maharashtra after ] and the 37th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 28 December 2024
Type of Turmeric cultivated in Maharashtra, India| Vasmat Haldi (वसमत हळद) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
| Description | Vasmat Haldi is a turmeric variety cultivated in Maharashtra |
| Type | Turmeric |
| Area | Basmath taluka, Hingoli district |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 30 March 2024 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Vasmat Haldi is a variety of turmeric mainly grown in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Hingoli district of the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the districts of Hingoli, Parbhani, Nanded, Washim and Akola. Hingoli district has the largest area under turmeric cultivation in this region.
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric)".
Name
Vasmat Haldi वसमत हळद is a prized crop in Basmath taluka of Hingoli district, due to its extensive production of turmeric and so named after it. ("Halad" or "Haldi" means turmeric in the local state language of Marathi). Vasmath or Basmath or Vasmat are variations of the same name.
Description
Vasmat Haldi, also known as turmeric, has a unique property of imparting flavor and color due to the presence of curcumin. Its quality, taste, texture, aroma, and color, along with its durability, make it distinct. The climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water quality, and special care contribute to the nutritional, medicinal, and chemical properties of Vasmat Haldi. Vasmat Haldi is cultivated in tropical climates for its rootstocks and has a short stem with large oblong leaves and bears ovate, pyriform, or oblong rhizomes. The rootstocks can be ground into a paste or dried and ground into a powder. The producers of Vasmat Haldi follow traditional and organic cultivation processes, a practice that has been in place since ancient times. The area is a notable exporter of the mother rhizome of 'Selam', a well-known turmeric variety.
It is used not only for domestic purposes but also in various religious festivals and spiritual ceremonies. Vasmat Haldi is a medicinal plant extensively used in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine. It is used as a home remedy for various diseases. Vasmat Haldi is used in various forms as a condiment, flavoring agent, coloring agent, and principal ingredient in cooking. It also has applications in the drug and cosmetic industries due to its anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.
Geographical indication
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 30 March 2024 (valid until 19 October 2031).
Honourable Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra Research and Training Center from Vasmat, proposed the GI registration of Vasmat Haldi. After filing the application in October 2021, the turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Vasmat Haldi" exclusive to the turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the third turmeric variety from Maharashtra after Sangli turmeric and the 37th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.
References
- Service, Express News (8 March 2021). "Exports, supply constraint push turmeric price up". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "How turmoil in Bangladesh is affecting turmeric export in Hingoli". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric)". Intellectual Property India. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "Turmeric Growth and development under Tropical Nursery Conditions at Basmath Tahsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra". ResearchGate GmbH. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "Basmath, Election Result 2024 Live: Winning And Losing Candidates & Parties, 2019 vs 2024 Results, Voting Percentage, Exit Polls-News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News". News18. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "Rs 10 crore released for new turmeric centre at Hingoli in Maharashtra". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "Study the Profile of the Turmeric Growers in Hingoli District, India" (PDF). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS). Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- Bureau, BL New Delhi (4 October 2023). "National Turmeric Board to help push turmeric exports to $1 billion by 2030". BusinessLine. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - "Delhi Polls: Congress Releases 2nd List Of Candidates, Fields Farhad Suri Against Manish Sisodia". News18. Retrieved 25 December 2024.