About Kulthi (Horse Gram)
Kulthi (horse gram, gahat, hurali) is one of the hardiest pulses, grown on poor soils in South India, Odisha and the Himalaya. It is valued as a nutritious traditional food.
Where Kulthi (Horse Gram) Is Grown in Odisha
The main kulthi (horse gram) districts of Odisha are Koraput, Kalahandi, Nuapada. 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
Harvest November–January. Exact arrival dates in Odisha depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Kulthi (Horse Gram) 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
Kulthi (Horse Gram) 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 kulthi (horse gram) across India, including from Odisha. Tap a name for details.
- Tata Consumer Products LtdTata Sampann pulsesAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
- India Pulses and Grains AssociationMumbaiAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Odisha
New varieties, crop advice and seed for kulthi (horse gram) growers in Odisha come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Kulthi (Horse Gram) in Other States
Karnataka · Andhra Pradesh · Tamil Nadu · Uttarakhand
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