Attappady Thuvara
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| Attappady Thuvara (അട്ടപ്പാടി തുവര) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
| Alternative names | Attappady Red Gram, Thomara |
| Description | Pigeon pea variety cultivated in Kerala, India |
| Type | Pigeon pea |
| Area | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 29 July 2022 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Attappady Thuvara (red gram) is an important traditional crop variety of pigeon pea cultivated in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] Attappady Thuvara is grown in the Attappady tribal taluka in Palakkad district.[2][3]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "'Attappady Thuvara".[4]
Description
Attappady Thuvara is a traditional crop of the Attappady tribal area in Palakkad district, Kerala.[7] This crop is cultivated in 700 ha area in Attappady and is characterized by large seeds with high seed size and weight, and high nutritive value.
The Kerala Government has launched the Attappady Millet Village programme to conserve Attappady Thuvara and other traditional crops, securing the livelihood of tribal people. The Attappady area, located within the Nilgiri Biosphere, is home to many endemic crop species and animal breeds, and is primarily inhabited by tribals.[8][9]
Planting of Attappady Thuvara begins shortly after the summer rains in almost every village, coinciding with the Vishu festival, and due to its widespread cultivation, it becomes readily available in local markets.[10] In 2017, the Agriculture Department cultivated crops in 40 hamlets, benefiting 1,605 tribals, across 485 hectares, which included millets in 225 hectares, pulses in 150 hectares, vegetables in 50 hectares and oilseeds (groundnut) in 60 hectares.[11][12]