Published Aug 11, 2023
Ginger includes anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, aiding digestion, reducing muscle pain, and potentially lowering blood sugar levels. It can also use in many recipes.
Madhya Pradesh is India's top ginger producer, accounting for 22.29% to 31.18% of the country's total output. Regions like Chhindwara and Balaghat are majorly cultivating ginger.
Karnataka ranks second in India's ginger production, with 306,340 tonnes annually. Coorg district is famous for its high-quality ginger due to varied agro-climatic conditions.
Assam produces high-quality organic ginger in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao regions,. Its ginger production accounted for 7.69% of India's ginger output in 2021-22.
Andhra Pradesh produced 14,400 tonnes of ginger in 2020-21, accounting for 4.04% of India's output. Chittoor and Guntur are major contributors to ginger cultivation.
Sikkim's climate and focus on sustainability contribute to organic farming practices and ginger cultivation in areas like Mangalbaria and Chakung, Chumbung, Zoom and Tharpu.