Telangana to launch Mahua flower project to build heritage industry around Ippa
The Telangana government is set to launch a Mahua flower project to create a sustainable livelihood for tribal communities. The initiative will include changes in excise policy to promote Mahua spirit and liquor, with an allocation of ₹200 crore expected this year. The project aims to establish processing units and develop marketable products while preserving tribal culture and knowledge.
- ▪The Mahua flower project aims to benefit around 2.5 lakh tribal families in Telangana.
- ▪Processing units will be established in forest regions where Mahua flowers are abundant.
- ▪The project includes plans for heritage spirit licensing and obtaining Geographical Indication for Mahua products.
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The Telangana government is gearing up to launch a comprehensive Mahua (Ippa) flower project aimed at converting a traditional forest resource into a sustainable livelihood model for tribal communities.Changes in policy consideredIt is also considering Excise policy changes to allow Mahua spirit and liquor, drawing on models in other States. About ₹200 crore is likely to be allocated for the project this year, with around 2.5 lakh tribal families expected to benefit, official sources said.Processing units across forest regionsAs part of this initiative, Mahua-based processing units will be established across forest regions where the Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) flower is available abundantly.
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