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{{Short description|Type of Turmeric variety from Meghalaya, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Lakadong turmeric
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| alternative names =
| description =Lakadong turmeric is a Turmeric variety cultivated in [[Meghalaya]]
| type =[[Turmeric]]
| area = Lakadong village and it's neighbouring villages
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 30 March 2024
| material =
| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/741|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

'''Lakadong turmeric''' is a variety of turmeric mainly grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Meghalaya]]. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the Lakadong area of the [[Jaintia Hills District|Jaintia Hills districts]]. Approximately 14,000 farmers from 43 villages in the Lakadong area cultivate this variety of turmeric on 1,753 hectares of land.<ref name=":toi" />

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

==Name==
The name "Lakadong" refers to the village of cultivation, where it is the major produce. "Shynrai Lakadong" in [[Khasi language|Khasi]] language and "Chyrmit Lakadong" in [[Pnar language|Pnar]] language are the local names for Lakadong turmeric.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ahmed |first1=Ayesha Ashraf |last2=Borthakur |first2=Sochindra Kumar |title=Ethnobotanical Wisdom of Khasis (Hynñiew Treps) of Meghalaya |date=2005 |publisher=Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh |isbn=978-81-211-0434-0 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Ethnobotanical_Wisdom_of_Khasis_Hyn%C3%B1iew/b8GAAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Shynrai+Lakadong&dq=Shynrai+Lakadong&printsec=frontcover |access-date=1 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==
[[Trinity Saioo]], a Lakadong agriculturist and former school teacher, received the prestigious [[Padma Shri]] award from the [[Government of India]] in 2021 for promoting the cultivation of Lakadong turmeric among farmers in the state.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mancombu |first1=Subramani Ra |title=‘Turmeric Trinity’ to promote unique Meghalaya ‘Makhir’ ginger |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/turmeric-trinity-to-promote-unique-meghalaya-makhir-ginger/article67405191.ece |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=BusinessLine |date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rooting for a yellow revolution |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/features/rooting-for-a-yellow-revolution-746644.html |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Meghalaya Woman Who Led Turmeric Farming Movement Receives Padma Shri |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/trinity-saioo-meghalaya-woman-who-led-turmeric-farming-movement-receives-padma-shri-2176657 |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Meghalaya's Lakadong turmeric gets Geographical Indication tag |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/meghalaya/meghalayas-lakadong-turmeric-gets-geographical-indication-tag-2797687 |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Lakadong turmeric is considered one of the world's best varieties with a high curcumin content of 6.8-7.5% and a darker color. It is grown organically without fertilizers.<ref name=":toi">{{cite news |title=Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric, Garo ‘dakmanda’, Larnai pottery get GI tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shillong/meghalayas-lakadong-turmeric-garo-dakmanda-larnai-pottery-get-gi-tag/articleshow/105769628.cms |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=6 December 2023}}</ref>

==Photo Gallery==
Actual photos from Trinity Saioo - the original applicant for the GI Tag registration.
<gallery>
File:Inspection for organic certification for Lakadong Turmeric In presence of Trinity Saioo.jpg|Inspection for organic certification for Lakadong Turmeric In presence of Trinity Saioo
File:Lakadong Turmeric Weeding (another photo).jpg|Lakadong Turmeric Weeding (another photo)
File:Lakadong Turmeric Weeding time.jpg|Lakadong Turmeric Weeding time
File:Lakadong Turmeric slicing activity.jpg|Lakadong Turmeric slicing activity
File:Lakadong Turmeric Fingers ready for slicing.jpg|Lakadong Turmeric Fingers ready for slicing
File:Lakadong Turmeric Dry chip slices.jpg|Lakadong Turmeric Dry chip slices
File:Lakadong Turmeric Powder final product.jpg|Lakadong Turmeric Powder final product
</gallery>

==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 Union Government of India, on 30 March 2024 valid upto 14 February 2031.

Lakadong Turmeric Cooperative Union Limited from [[Jowai]], proposed the GI registration of Lakadong turmeric. After filing the application in February 2021, the turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Lakadong turmeric" exclusive to the turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the first turmeric variety from Meghalaya and the 3rd type of goods from Meghalaya to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Meghalaya's Lakadong Turmeric Awarded GI Tag |url=https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/meghalaya-lakadong-turmeric-awarded-geographical-indication-gi-tag-1647963 |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=news.abplive.com |date=5 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=‘Dummy’ varieties threaten Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dummy-varieties-threaten-meghalayas-lakadong-turmeric/article67871294.ece |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=The Hindu |date=21 February 2024 |language=en-IN}}</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]]
* [[Kandhamal Haladi]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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

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Geri3389994518 at 15:07, 16 April 2026