Swami Ramdev to procure UP’s famous Bahraich turmeric for ayurvedic medicines
Swami Ramdev’s firm inks deal with 3 FPOs to buy 50,000 tonnes of high-quality turmeric annually
CM Yogi’s ODOP campaign enhances farmers’ incomes with better profits
Mihinpurwa’s high-quality turmeric to boost farmers’ income and ayurvedic innovation
Lucknow :
The transformative impact of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme is visible in Uttar Pradesh. In a significant development, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev has stepped forward to purchase high-quality turmeric from Bahraich, renowned for its exceptional quality and high demand. The turmeric will be utilized in the production of Ayurvedic medicines by Swami Ramdev’s company.
An MoU has been signed between Swami Ramdev’s conmpany and three Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Bahraich, marking a key milestone in promoting local agricultural products and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods under the ODOP initiative.
Bahraich District Magistrate Monica Rani stated, “In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, various initiatives are being undertaken to promote the district’s products internationally and enhance farmers’ incomes. As part of these efforts, 86 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been established in Bahraich.”
She further informed that, on the Chief Minister’s directive, an MoU has been signed between three FPOs of Bahraich and Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev’s company to ensure fair pricing for turmeric and other agricultural produce. The FPOs involved in this agreement include Pratyush Bioenergy Farmer Producer Company Limited, Veerangana Laxmibai Mahila Kisan Nirmat Company Limited, and CSC Raj Kisan Utpadak Company Limited.
The MoU was formalized in Haridwar, in the presence of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Bahraich District Magistrate Monica Rani, Deputy Agriculture Director TP Shahi, and Akhilesh Singh, Director of CSC Raj Kisan Utpadak Company Limited, Mihinpurwa, among others.
Highlighting the agricultural potential of the region, District Magistrate Monica Rani remarked, “The Mihinpurwa area of Bahraich, with its natural resources, fertile soil, and favorable climate, is highly suitable for farming. Turmeric, Jimikand (Elephant Foot Yam), and green vegetables are extensively cultivated here and are supplied to various districts within the state and across the country. However, farmers were unable to receive fair prices for their produce.”
To address this challenge and boost farmers’ incomes, she added, Swami Ramdev’s company will facilitate the sale and marketing of 45,000-50,000 tonnes of turmeric annually, cultivated across approximately 2,000 hectares at an average yield of 20 to 25 tonnes per hectare.
Deputy Agriculture Director TP Shahi stated that turmeric production involves 1,880 male farmers and 975 female farmers associated with the FPOs. Additionally, jimikand is being cultivated over 150 hectares, yielding a total production of 5,250 tonnes at an average of 30-35 tonnes per hectare. This crop has a high demand in both local and national markets. Similarly, green vegetables are being cultivated across more than 600 hectares in the region.
Author: अयोध्या लाइव
