About Betel Leaf (Paan)
Betel leaf (paan) is grown in shaded vine yards (baraj) and sold fresh across India and to the Gulf and the UK. Several betel leaves hold GI tags, including Magahi paan (Bihar), Mahoba desawari paan (UP) and Tirur betel (Kerala).
Where Betel Leaf (Paan) Is Grown in Odisha
The main betel leaf (paan) districts of Odisha are Puri, Cuttack, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur. Odisha grows rice on most of its farmland and procures large volumes for the central pool. It is also a major producer of vegetables such as brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower and tomato, of cashew in Ganjam and Gajapati, and of Kandhamal turmeric, which holds a GI tag.
Season in Odisha
Year-round, with seasonal peaks. Exact arrival dates in Odisha depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Betel Leaf (Paan) Is Sold in Odisha
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Paddy is bought through cooperative societies and an online token system.
Other major markets in Odisha
State Agencies in Odisha
Betel Leaf (Paan) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Odisha State Civil Supplies CorporationPaddy procurementAboutExplore
- Odisha State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export betel leaf (paan) across India, including from Odisha. Tap a name for details.
- APEDAExport promotion and registrationAboutExplore
- Magahi paan (GI)BiharAboutExplore
- Tirur betel leaf (GI)KeralaAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Odisha
New varieties, crop advice and seed for betel leaf (paan) growers in Odisha come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Betel Leaf (Paan) in Other States
West Bengal · Bihar · Uttar Pradesh · Kerala · Karnataka
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