Tandur Redgram
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| Tandur Redgram (తాండూరు కందిపప్పు) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
| Alternative names | Tandur Kandi Pappu, Togari Pappu, and Tur Dall |
| Description | Pigeon pea variety cultivated in Telangana, India |
| Type | Pigeon pea |
| Area | Tandur taluka |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 6 December 2022 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Tandur Redgram is an important traditional crop variety of pigeon pea cultivated in the Indian state of Telangana.[1] Tandur Redgram is primarily grown in the Tandur taluka situated on the banks of Kagna River in Vikarabad district along with the neighboring districts of Narayanpet, Sangareddy, and Adilabad.[2][3]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "'Tandur Redgram".[4]
Tandur Redgram is a prized agricultural produce in the Tandur taluka and so named after it. Tandur Redgram is locally renowned by various names, including Tandur Kandi Pappu, Togari Pappu, and Tur Dall.[5]
Description
Tandur Redgram, a local, significant cash crop and staple food for the local community in the Tandur taluka of Telangana, India. It's a rainfed crop, ideally suited for drought-prone areas, and rich in protein, making it a valuable supplement to traditional cereals.[6]
The crop has cultural significance, with farmers singing traditional folklore songs about Tandur Redgram, passing down the knowledge through generations. Notably, farmers in the region use negligible amounts of chemical herbicides, and the crop thrives in the fertile deep black soils rich in nutrients, especially Potassium and Calcium.[7] Overall, Tandur Redgram plays a crucial role in the economic, nutritional, and cultural well-being of the farming community in Telangana.