The Central government has directed the Spices Board to open a special cell for Telangana in its office to cover the spices from the State, especially turmeric. The Centre has also asked the State to consider Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented by the Union Commerce Department for its proposal to establish a Spices Park for turmeric. This was mentioned in Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu’s letter in response to a request made by Industries Minister K.T. Rama Rao for setting up of Turmeric Board for the welfare of turmeric farmers across the country.
