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ROOTED IN ODISHA

Ganjam —

Kewda, Cashew, Rice & Coastal Food Heritage

Discover authentic food products from Ganjam, Odisha — a coastal district known for aromatic kewda flower heritage, cashew processing, paddy fields, pulses, groundnut, local spices, fishing communities and the vibrant food culture of Berhampur and Gopalpur.
Coastal heritage
Kewda identity
Farmer sourced
Ganjam
Odisha
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Kewda Flower Heritage

Ganjam is strongly associated with the GI-tagged Ganjam Kewda Flower and aromatic kewda production.

Cashew & Coastal Crops

Known for cashew processing, groundnut, pulses and other coastal farm produce

Rice, Pulses & Grains

Home to paddy cultivation, moong, black gram, groundnut and everyday staple foods.

Coastal Community Sourced

Supporting farmers, women SHGs, coastal producers and rural food processors.

WHY GANJAM IS SPECIAL

Where Coastal Odisha, Kewda Aroma & Farm Traditions Come Together

Ganjam is one of Odisha’s most culturally rich coastal districts, known for Berhampur, Gopalpur Beach, Tara Tarini, Tampara Lake, Chilika-side landscapes, paddy fields, cashew, pulses, groundnut and the famous Ganjam Kewda Flower.

Aromatic Kewda Identity

Ganjam Kewda Flower gives the district a unique GI-linked aromatic product identity.

Coastal Farming Landscape

Paddy fields, pulses, groundnut, vegetables and cashew create a strong farm-to-market story.

Berhampur & Gopalpur Food Culture

Berhampur and Gopalpur add coastal, urban and traditional food identity to the district page.

SHG & Producer Livelihoods

The page can highlight women SHGs, farmers, cashew processors, kewda growers and coastal producer groups.

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Real people behind every product you receive.

Meet the farmers, kewda growers, women SHG members, cashew processors and coastal producer communities who keep Ganjam’s food traditions alive.
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Supporting Local Livelihoods. Preserving Coastal Food Heritage.

ODH connects customers with products sourced from Ganjam’s farmers, women SHGs, cashew processors, kewda growers, producer groups and coastal communities. Every purchase helps strengthen local livelihoods, promote Odisha-grown foods and preserve district-level food identity.

Fair Prices

For farmers and local producers

Direct from Communities

Transparent district-based sourcing

Women Empowered

SHG-led cleaning, grading and packing

Heritage Preserved

Kewda, cashew, rice and coastal traditions

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From the Coastal Heartland of Ganjam

Located in southern coastal Odisha, Ganjam brings together the Bay of Bengal coastline, paddy fields, aromatic kewda cultivation, cashew processing, temple culture and rural food traditions. From Gopalpur and Berhampur to Rambha, Chhatrapur and Tara Tarini, the district carries a strong identity of coastal life, agriculture and community enterprise.

160K+

Hectares

Forest Area

50+

Tribal

Communities

Rich

Biodiversity

& Resource

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can feature Ganjam rice, cashew, pulses, groundnut, local masalas, pickles, SHG-made snacks and verified kewda-linked products depending on availability.

ODH can source from farmers, women SHGs, FPOs, rural processors, cashew processors and coastal producer groups to keep the supply chain transparent and community-led.

Yes. Ganjam’s identity is strongly connected with the Bay of Bengal coast, Gopalpur, fishing communities, paddy fields and coastal rural foods. Odisha Tourism lists Gopalpur as a major beach attraction in the region.

Yes, Odisha Desi Haat delivers across India.