It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the Lakadong area of the Jaintia Hills districts.
Approximately 14,000 farmers from 43 villages in the Lakadong area cultivate this variety of turmeric on 1,753 hectares of land.
[2] Trinity Saioo, a Lakadong agriculturist and former school teacher, received the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India in 2021 for promoting the cultivation of Lakadong turmeric among farmers in the state.
[3][4][5][6] Lakadong turmeric is considered of one of the world's best varieties with a high curcumin content of 6.8-7.5% and a darker color.
[7][8] The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, certifies that a product possesses distinct qualities, adheres to traditional production methods, and has earned a reputation rooted in its geographical origin.