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Holi 2026: Madhya Pradesh tribal women make herbal gulal for safer, eco-friendly Holi
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Tribal women in Mandla District are producing herbal gulal as a safer alternative to harmful chemical-laced color powders for Holi. This initiative not only promotes eco-friendly celebrations but also empowers local women and strengthens their livelihoods.
- Holi, the Spring Festival, often involves harmful chemical-laced color powders. However, tribal women in Mandla District are providing a safer alternative with herbal gulal
- These women utilize natural ingredients like beetroot, marigold, hibiscus, turmeric, and spinach. They create eco-friendly colors that are gentle on the skin
- The production of herbal gulal is sustainable and cost-effective. The ingredients are locally available and affordable for the community
- Around 200 women from self-help groups are engaged in producing five to six quintals of herbal gulal this season. They aim for sales of about Rs 2 lakh
- The initiative promotes a healthier option for Holi celebrations. It also contributes to womens empowerment and strengthens local livelihoods
- As Holi approaches, this grassroots effort in Madhya Pradesh showcases the potential for tradition and sustainability to coexist harmoniously