A special sanitizer ‘Madhukam’ prepared from about half-a-dozen herbs like mahua, entha, coriander, cumin and so on has spread the fragrance of hope in the Jashpur litigants. Vanvasi women familiar with the qualities of Mahua have done this commercial innovation with their traditional knowledge, which was highly successful. This product of the group of women preparing ‘Madhukam’ has been highly appreciated by the market. In eight months, the group has earned more than Rs 8 lakh by selling sanitizer.
In the times of Corona crisis, the creation of ‘Madhukam’ from Mahua flower according to the need and demand has brought a significant change in the life of women of Seenagi group. This women’s self-help group is working in the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Panchakki in Jashpur district. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel himself has appreciated this after observing the activities of the group.
The Forest Department, under the guidance of Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Akbar, is continuously working to provide maximum benefits to forest dwellers in the state, from collection of forest produce to processing etc. Under the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra, women of the Seenagi group are also proficient in the processing of Mahua flower. A sanitizer made from mahua flower by them has been found to be in line with the criteria set for epidemic control. The group has so far produced 7000 liters of ‘Madhukam’. Forest Officer, Jashpur Jadhav Krishna said that the construction of sanitizer was started from May 22 last.
Mahua flower is first cleaned for sanitizer manufacture. The mahua is then soaked in water. The native gud, the bark powder of a wild tree, ‘Dhupi’ is added. After this, drug ‘Ranu’ prepared from Arva rice and many herbs is added. The chemical activity of fermentation is completed for about seven days by adding coriander, cumin, lemongrass, peppermint, wild coriander etc. for aroma. After this, by placing it on the stove in clay and aluminum vessel, sanitizer is made by conventional method. This sanitizer is considered safe for health due to non-use of external chemicals.
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Forest dwellers prepared sanitizer from Mahua and herbs, earned 8 lakh in 8 months
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Purchase of 52 minor forest produce now in Chhattisgarh at support price
In keeping with the interest of the forest dwellers of the state, as per the intention of Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, the State Government has increased the purchase of 38 minor forest plants in Chhattisgarh from 31 to 38 on the support price as well as 14 minor forest produce under the support price fixed by the Union. An important decision has been taken for the purchase. Forest Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar said that in this way, the number of minor forest produce has been increased from 7 to 52 in Chhattisgarh for purchase on support price in about two years.
It is worth mentioning that out of 38 small forest produce raised from 31 under the minimum support price fixed by the state government in Chhattisgarh, 7 new minor forest produce Kusumi seed, Reetha fruit (dry), Shikakai palli (dry), Satavar root (dry), Cashew nut. Kernels, Malkangani seeds and mahul leaves are included. According to the fixed support price, these include Kusumi seed Rs. 23, Reetha fruit (dry) Rs. 14, Shikakai palli (dry) Rs. 50, Satavar root (dry) Rs. 107, Cashew kernels Rs. 90, Malkangani seed Rs. 100 and Mahul leaf Rs. 15 each. Will be purchased at the rate of kilograms. Similarly, 14 small forest crops Pallas (flower), White Musli (dry), Indrajou, Patal Kumhara, Kutj, Ashwagandha, Amla (raw), Savai grass, Thorn broom, Tikhur, Behan Lakh-Kusumi, Behan Lakh on support price by the Union – Colorful, bell (raw) and berries (raw) will be purchased.
In this regard, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Small Forest Produce Association Mr. Sanjay Shukla said that the purchase of Pallas (flower) will be made at the rate of Rs. 1000 per quintal under the support price by the Union. Similarly, white musli (dry) will be purchased at the rate of Rs 65 thousand, Indrajou Rs 15 thousand, patal kumhara 3 thousand rupees and kutaj (bark) at the rate of one thousand 100 rupees per quintal. Apart from this, Ashwagandha will be purchased at the rate of 32 thousand 500 rupees, Amla raw 2 thousand 800 rupees, Savai grass one thousand 400 rupees and Thorn broom at 2 thousand 300 rupees per quintal. Similarly, Tikhur will be purchased at the rate of Rs. 2 thousand 500 per quintal, Behan Lakh-Kusmi at Rs. 30 thousand per quintal and Behan Lakh-Rangini at Rs. 22 thousand per quintal. Apart from this, bel (kachcha) will be purchased at the rate of one thousand rupees and berries (kachcha) at the rate of 2 thousand 300 rupees per quintal.
In Chhattisgarh state, 31 small forest produce to be purchased before it include sal seed, harra, tamarind seeds, chironji kernels, mahua seeds, kusumi lac, rangini lac, kal megh, bahera, nagarmotha, kullu gum, puwar, vine anus, honey And flower broom, Mahua flower (dry) was being purchased. Apart from this, Jamun seed (dry), Kaunch seed, Dhawai flower (dry), Karanja seed, Bibding and Amla (including seed) and flower tamarind (seedless), Giloy and Bhelwa, One basil seed, One cumin seed, Tamarind seed, Behera Kacharia, Harra Kacharia and Neem seed were being purchased. Apart from the support price in the purchase of Kusumi Lakh, Rangini Lakh and Kullu Gum, additional incentive is also being given by the state government.