7 months ago
Jharkhand Revives Asia's Largest Lac Plantation
A very big lac plantation in Jharkhand, which is the largest in Asia, is being brought back to life by the government.
This plantation has lots of special trees and was not working for a while because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now, the government wants to fix it up, make it safe, and start making lac again.
Lac is a special material made by tiny insects that live on these trees.
It is used to make things like bangles, cosmetics, and wax.
The government thinks this will help the local people find jobs and make money for the state.
They are also planning to build a fence around it to keep it safe from thieves.
Asia's largest lac plantation in Kundri village, Jharkhand, is being revived by the state government.
The plantation, managed by the Forest Department, hosts 90,000 palash trees and is overseen by JSLPS for lac production.
Production halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is now being restarted with government support.
The revival aims to boost state revenue, generate employment, and provide a distinct identity to Palamu district.
Security measures, including fencing, are being considered to prevent theft and protect the plantation.
- Who
- Jharkhand state government, Forest Department, Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), local villagers
- What
- Revival of Asia's largest lac plantation
- Where
- Kundri village, Lesliganj block, Palamu district, Jharkhand
- When
- Following a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, revival efforts are now underway
- Why
- To boost state revenue, generate employment, and provide a distinct identity to Palamu
Key facts
- Location
- Kundri village, Lesliganj block, Palamu district, Jharkhand
- Size
- 421 acres
- Number of Trees
- 90,000 palash trees
- Managed By
- Forest Department
- Production Oversight
- Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS)
- Estimated Annual Turnover
- Rs 70 to Rs 100 crore
- Production Cycle
- 4 to 6 months
- Beneficiaries
- 663 women in self-help groups and local farmers
Quotes
Radhakrishna Kishore
Finance Minister of Jharkhand
“The revival of Asia’s largest lac garden would not only boost state revenue but also generate employment for local communities and give Palamu a distinct identity.”
thestatesman.com
