Amravati, 08 Apr (HS):- With the reduction in yield

of fresh Mahua flowers, the market for the dried Mahua flowers has strengthened.

Those who had stored dried Mahua are getting good returns on their produce.

On the one hand, the tribals who collect fresh Mahua

flowers and sell them immediately are facing problems due to low yield during

the last two years, and on the other a few who store the dried flowers in an

airtight bag are getting a good return. The dried Mahua flowers are being sold

at Rs 500 to Rs 600 per kilogramme in Melghat, the tribal-dominated region of

Amravati district.

The season lasts for about one-and-a-half months.

The climatic changes has affected the yield for the past two years. With the reduction in the yield, the market price for the dried flowers has increased.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar