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When the fragrant aroma of ginger (Zingiber officinale) is mixed in hot morning tea, the taste doubles. This is the reason why ginger is present as an essential part in almost every Indian kitchen. But very few people would be aware of this interesting fact that the maximum production of ginger in the whole world is in India alone. About 45 percent of the total ginger production globally comes from India. That means India is the uncrowned king of the world in terms of ginger. But do you know which is the area within our country which produces the most ginger and which is also called ‘Ginger Capital’? Let us know about this unique place and the data related to it.
Bumper production of 24 lakh tonnes annually, huge demand in American and Gulf countries
If we look at the total production of ginger in India, the figures are very attractive. The total production of ginger in the country during the year 2022-23 was recorded at around 24.31 lakh metric tonnes, while in 2023-24 this figure was around 23.33 lakh tonnes. According to agricultural experts, tropical and subtropical climate is considered best for ginger cultivation. This cash crop requires moist, fertile soil with excellent drainage, a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius and adequate rainfall or irrigation to grow optimally. India is not only its largest producer but also a huge consumer and exporter. Especially in the case of dry ginger, the Indian market has a reputation all over the world. Big countries like America, UAE, Bangladesh, UK and Saudi Arabia buy ginger in huge quantities from India, due to which the country earns crores of dollars of foreign revenue every year.
Madhya Pradesh is the number-1 state of the country, Chhindwara has got the pride of ‘Ginger City’.
According to the official data of the Union Agriculture Ministry, the highest ginger producing state in India is Madhya Pradesh. In the year 2022-23 alone, Madhya Pradesh had produced a record more than 5.44 lakh tonnes of ginger. Madhya Pradesh’s share in the total ginger production of the entire country was 22.39 percent, which makes it the top producing state in the country. Even within Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara district has achieved the distinction of ‘Ginger City’ of the country due to its bumper production and huge local trade markets. Most of the fresh ginger is supplied from Chhindwara to other states of India and international markets. Recently, the North-Eastern state of Mizoram has also been praised by NITI Aayog as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’ due to its premium and medicinal quality GI-Tagged ginger, where ginger remains the first choice of global pharma companies.
Karnataka and Odisha also ahead in the race, know the condition of other states
Karnataka comes second after Madhya Pradesh in the major production of ginger. Karnataka contributes a major share of about 20 percent to the total production of the country due to its modern and mechanized farming. After this, Odisha is at third place with 9 percent share. Apart from these top three states, ginger is also cultivated on a large scale in the hilly areas of other parts of India like Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Sikkim, Kerala and Meghalaya in the best and organic manner. Talking about Madhya Pradesh, the favorable soil and advanced irrigation facilities of districts like Barwani, Indore, Khargone and Chhindwara have changed the fortunes of the farmers here.
A treasure of health with taste: Ginger is full of medicinal properties.
The use of ginger is not limited to just enhancing the taste of tea or vital dishes, rather its unmatched medicinal properties have been accepted in Ayurveda and modern medicine. The special elements found in ginger (Gingerols and Oleoresins) make it an excellent antioxidant for health. Its regular consumption strengthens the digestive system of the human body, provides relief from the problems of stomach gas and indigestion and reduces internal inflammation of the body. Ginger is considered to be the perfect home remedy for cold, cough and sore throat. This is the reason why this golden crop of India is proving its mettle across the world on both medicinal and commercial fronts.