Green Holi will be decorated with “Ujala” made in Dakaipara, Korea

Raipur : A total of 11 members of Ujala women self-help group in village Dakaipara under Baikunthpur district of Korea district have created a special identity in the market this time on Holi with natural colors. The initiative, which started just 10 days ago, has today reached the production of over 100 kg of herbal gulal, and the production is still ongoing. This herbal gulal prepared by the women of Bihaan under the guidance of Collector Chandan Tripathi of Korea is also being made available online.
being prepared from natural products
Encapsulating the fragrance of natural colours, Bihaan Group has prepared skin-friendly, aromatic and environment-friendly herbal gulal from beetroot, turmeric, palas, spinach, red vegetable, essential oil and natural food colours. Amidst the ill effects of chemical colours, this initiative is available in the market with a new message of safe and green Holi.
quality is high, price is low
Women of the self-help group told that it is being sold in the market at the rate of Rs 300 per kg. The demand for this herbal gulal is also increasing rapidly online. By selling herbal gulal at the rate of Rs 300 per kg, the group has earned an income of Rs 3,200 in just two days. Considering the market preference on the festival of Holi, further increase in demand is expected.
training from morning
The women of the group preparing herbal gulal were given training by the staff master trainer of National Rural Livelihood Mission Bihan. After the product was ready, Bihaan staff assisted the group in beautiful packaging as per the market demand. The group has started this work by taking internal loan. His confidence and entrepreneurship have been given a new dimension with the help of Bihaan.
Where to get this herbal gulal
This gulal prepared by women is available in the local market in the stall near Baikunthpur Municipality at the district headquarters and in front of Korea Millets Cafe near the Joint District Office. Besides, it can also be obtained online through KoreaAmrit.com website.
Celebrate Holi with products from women’s groups
Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Korea, Dr. Ashutosh Chaturvedi has appealed to the women of Gram Panchayat Dakaipara to celebrate Holi with herbal gulal prepared with the determination, cooperation and hard work. He said that every Korean can add a new color of self-reliance to the lives of village women by purchasing local products.