The Lakadong Valley in Meghalaya's scenic West Jaintia Hills is well-known for its unique turmeric&mdashLakadong Turmeric. Because of favourable soil, temperature, and environmental factors, this wonder spice has an extraordinarily high curcumin level.

 The History  

Turmeric's therapeutic benefits are attributed to the presence of a component known as 'curcumin'. Lakadong turmeric is said to have a substantially greater curcumin content than regular turmeric. This implies it is more effective and provides more health advantages than ordinary haldi (as turmeric is known in Hindi).

Lakadong Turmeric was protected with a Geographical Indication (GI) in 2015. This native spice originated in Northeast India and is grown on tiny family farms, using traditional agricultural practices and techniques. 

All About Lakadong Turmeric Mission 

Did you know that Jaintia Hills' Trinity Saioo, a champion of Meghalaya's Lakadong turmeric, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for mobilising up to 800 farmers from Mulieh village to form self-help organisations to cultivate the native spice and strengthen the local economy She is a school teacher by trade and was instrumental in convincing the state government to start the "Lakadong Turmeric Mission," which aims to increase the production of local turmeric.

 Benefits 

There are several advantages to including Lakadong turmeric in our regular diet,&nbspclaim those in the know. It boosts brain health, strengthens the digestive system, and is even thought to reduce the risk of diabetes and some forms of cancer. Turmeric contains an enzyme called lipopolysaccharide, which boosts your immune system and helps your body fight viral infections.

Lakadong Haldi Across World 

Lakadong Haldi is being shipped to other regions of India, where urban dwellers appreciate and embrace turmeric for its unusual flavour and intriguing provenance. For example, Zizira, for its Lakadong turmeric-based goods, is quickly becoming a household brand. It's mostly a grassroots effort to refocus foodies' attention on the northeastern state's treasure trove of foodstuffs, organic veggies, and fruits.