Jharkhand SHGs Craft Herbal Gulal for Holi, Boost Rural Women's Economy

• Government-backed self-help groups (SHGs) in Jharkhand's Simdega produce herbal gulal for Holi using natural ingredients.
• Marketed under the 'Palash' brand by women associated with JSLPS, promoting local products and strengthening the district's economy.
• Herbal gulal is made from flowers and plants like palash, turmeric, beetroot, and spinach, dried in shade, and contains no chemicals, making it skin-safe and eco-friendly.
• JSLPS has promoted herbal gulal for 3-4 years due to concerns over synthetic colors, with hundreds of women trained in eco-friendly color preparation.
• Available in malls, stalls, and retail outlets across multiple districts, priced affordably between Rs 30-60 for 100g and Rs 90-120 for 250g.