Which state of India is the largest producer of chillies and turmeric?

• The three major spices produced in India are chilli, turmeric, and garlic.

Chilli production in India

• India is the leading producer of spices in the world with around 36% share in global chilli production.
• In India, Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Chilli with a 57% share in total production. It contributes about 26% of total area under Chilli.
• Guntur, Krishna, and Prakasham are the major chilly growing districts in Andhra Pradesh.
• Guntur's contribution to the total chilli production in the state is around 30%.

Turmeric Production in India

• India's share in total turmeric production in the world is more than 80%.
• In India, Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Turmeric followed by Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala.
• The main varieties of turmeric are - Alleppey and Madras (Perianadan).

Additional Information

• Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of food grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, gram, peas, and lentils), sugarcane, and milk in the country.
• West Bengal is the largest producer of rice and jute in the country.
• Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar, jowar, cashew nuts, grapes, and onion.