Palamu's Panki Block: Organic Jaggery Made Traditionally, High Demand & Healthier

• Panki block in Palamu district preserves the traditional method of making organic, chemical-free jaggery.
• Farmers like Dilip Kumar Paswan produce jaggery with special taste and medicinal properties from sugarcane.
• The process involves extracting juice, filtering, and boiling it for about three hours over low heat using bagasse as fuel.
• Approximately 22 kg of jaggery is made per batch, selling for 80-100 rupees/kg with demand extending far beyond local markets.
• Traditional jaggery is considered healthier than sugar, especially beneficial in winter for maintaining body temperature.

Why It Matters: Palamu's Panki block excels in traditional, organic jaggery production, valued for health benefits and high demand.