Amravati Vidarbha Turmeric Haldi Maharashtra

Amravati and Wardha districts in Vidarbha produce high-curcumin turmeric (haldi) varieties, with the Waigaon variety particularly prized for medicinal use. Maharashtra is among India's top five turmeric-producing states. Turmeric is processed in small-scale polishing and grinding mills and sold through APMCs in Amravati and Nagpur. Women's SHGs in Vidarbha produce value-added turmeric powder and golden milk blends for premium health markets.