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{{Short description|Type of Turmeric variety from Odisha, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Kandhamal Haladi
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| description =Kandhamal Haladi is a turmeric variety cultivated in [[Odisha]]
| type =[[Turmeric]]
| area = Kandhamal
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 1 April 2019
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| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/610|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

'''Kandhamal Haladi''' is an indigenous variety of [[turmeric]] mainly grown in the [[State of India|Indian State]] of [[Odisha]].<ref>{{cite news |title=On Foundation Day, Odisha receives GI tag for 'Kandhamal Haldi' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/on-foundation-day-odisha-receives-gi-tag-for-kandhamal-haldi-119040101058_1.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=www.business-standard.com}}</ref> It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the Khajuripada, [[Phulbani]], Phiringia, [[Tikabali]], Chakapad, [[G. Udayagiri|G.Udayagiri]], [[Raikia]], K. Nuagaon, [[Baliguda]], [[Tumudibandha]], Kotagarh and [[Daringbadi]] [[tehsil]]s of the [[Kandhamal district|Kandhamal]] district, mainly by the indigenous [[Khonds|Kondh]] community.<ref>{{cite news |title=Daringbadi's organic coffee catches PM Narendra Modi's fancy at Delhi festival, he picks up 2 packets |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/daringbadis-organic-coffee-catches-pm-narendra-modis-fancy-at-delhi-festival-he-picks-up-2-packets/articleshow/98076577.cms |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=20 February 2023}}</ref><ref name=":toi">{{cite news |title=How KASAM turned Kandhamal turmeric into sought-after product |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/how-kasam-turned-kandhamal-turmeric-into-sought-after-product/articleshow/116574754.cms |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=23 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Barik |first1=Satyasundar |title=No takers for famed turmeric in Odisha's Kandhamal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/no-takers-for-kandhamals-famed-turmeric-in-odisha/article32478711.ece |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The Hindu |date=30 August 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

Under its [[Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indication]] tag, it is referred to as "Kandhamal Haladi".

==Name==
Kandhamal Haladi is a prized crop in Kandhamal and so named after the district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kandhamal Haladi |url=https://ipindia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_4689_1/Journal_115.pdf |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=2 February 2025}}</ref> The word "Haladi" means "Turmeric" in the state language of [[Odia language|Odia]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Learn to speak and write Odia in 30 days |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eCEzEQAAQBAJ&dq=haladi+odia&pg=PA207 |publisher=YouGuide Ltd | isbn=978-1-83704-046-9 |access-date=2 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==
According to L.S.S. O'Malley's "Annual District Gazetteers" (1908), turmeric has been cultivated by tribal farmers in the region since ancient times.<ref name=":toi" /> Cultivated by over 60,000 families (roughly 50% of the district's population), Kandhamal Haldi is inherently organic.<ref>{{cite news |title=Odisha seeks GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/archives/odisha-seeks-gi-tag-kandhamal-1915216 |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Its distinctive golden yellow color sets it apart from other varieties. This resilient crop thrives in adverse climatic conditions, offering low-risk, high-productivity farming. Rich in special medicinal values, Kandhamal turmeric boasts immense potential for medicinal and industrial applications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rasagola awaits as GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric filed |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/Jan/12/rasagola-awaits-as-gi-tag-for-kandhamal-turmeric-filed-1751592.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The New Indian Express |date=12 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Kandhamal haldi gets GI tag |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kandhamal-haldi-gets-gi-tag-119040101132_1.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=Business Standard |language=en}}</ref> It is a prized ingredient in various industries due to its exceptional antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It's used to make beauty soap, cream, and medicinal soap, while its anti-carcinogenic qualities make it a valuable component in pharmaceuticals, with curcumin and oleoresin extracts used to create medicines and ointments. Additionally, the leaves of this turmeric are used in traditional Odia cuisine, particularly in "Enduri Pitha", a local dish that showcases their distinct pungent flavor and aroma.<ref>{{cite news |title=After losing battle for Rosogolla, Odisha turmeric gets GI tag |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-losing-battle-for-rosogolla-odisha-turmeric-gets-gi-tag/story-JJsLP1gv5IxDaHaKiWOvvM.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |date=1 April 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> Kandhamal is a significant turmeric producer, cultivating the crop on 13,600 hectares of land annually, yielding around 24,000 metric tonnes of dry turmeric. A substantial portion, approximately 1,400-1,500 metric tonnes, is exported globally to countries including [[Europe]], the [[United States|US]], [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Australia]], [[Japan]] and [[Korea]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Lockdown brings Kandhamal turmeric trade to grinding halt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/lockdown-brings-kandhamal-turmeric-trade-to-grinding-halt/articleshow/77248277.cms |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sahu |first1=Diana |title=August cheer for Kandhamal's turmeric growers |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2023/Aug/20/august-cheer-for-kandhamals-turmeric-growers-2607071.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The New Indian Express |date=20 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]], under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]], on 1 April 2019 valid upto 10 January 2028.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pradhan |first1=Bijoy |title=Kandhamal turmeric, Koraput ginger to foray into European markets |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2022/Oct/15/kandhamal-turmeric-koraput-ginger-to-foray-into-european-markets-2508446.html |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The New Indian Express |date=15 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing (KASAM) from Kandhamal, proposed the GI registration of Kandhamal Haladi. After filing the application in January 2018, the turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2019 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Kandhamal Haladi" exclusive to the turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the first turmeric variety from Odisha and the 17th type of goods from Odisha to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=Govt comes up with MSP for turmeric |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/govt-comes-up-with-msp-for-turmeric/cid/1410751 |access-date=2 February 2025 |work=The Telegraph}}</ref>

The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, certifies that a product possesses distinct qualities, adheres to traditional production methods, and has earned a reputation rooted in its geographical origin.

==See also==
* [[Erode Turmeric]]
* [[Sangli turmeric]]
* [[Vasmat Haldi]]
* [[Waigaon turmeric]]
* [[Lakadong turmeric]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Turmeric varieties of India]]
[[Category:Turmeric production in India]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Odisha]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Odisha]]

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