Chairman for Turmeric Board appointed
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Palle Gangadhar Reddy appointed Chairman of National Turmeric Board
The Centre has appointed Palle Gangadhar Reddy as Chairman of the National Turmeric Board, a long pending promise of the BJP government.
BJP spokesperson N.V. Subhash termed the appointment as what BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand for — promises made and delivered. “It is a Sankranti festival gift to Telangana. The Board’s establishment is expected to significantly benefit turmeric farmers, enhancing their livelihoods and strengthening the region’s agricultural economy,” he said.
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