Jharkhand Mahua Board Proposed: Boosting Rural Economy and Livelihoods
Jharkhand's Federation of Commerce and Industries has urged the state rural development minister to establish a mahua board, mirroring Bihar's makhana board. This initiative aims to organize markets for mahua, a sacred flower vital to tribal livelihoods, thereby boosting rural economies and creating jobs. Delegates also advocated for rural industrial development and extending MEMU train services to enhance connectivity.