India now accounts for 70% of global jaggery production as exports reach 450 metric tonnes with govt. initiatives like PMKSY and One District, One product complementing the growth. Major importers include the US, Indonesia, and UAE, govt. states.
Jaggery prices have surged from Rs.40 to Rs.60 per kg ahead of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, with traders accused of forming a syndicate to exploit rising demand. Devotees have urged officials to curb overpricing and conduct surprise inspections.
According to the official, the Chennai-based GI Registry accorded the tag also on Dhenkanal Magji (food), Similipal Kai Chutney, Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal and Koraput Kalajeera Rice on Wednesday.
Hyderabad: A nostalgic food or sweet recipe we have relished throughout our childhood is revdi in Hindi, jeedilu in Telugu which is made with minimal but wholesome ingredients like sesame seeds, and jaggery. Good for all the age groups to boost up our immunity and a bite-sized treat or candy, perfect little bites especially for […]
Sangareddy: In a move to encourage the citizens to take Covid-19 vaccination, Akshaya Patra Foundation, which was having a mega kitchen at Kandi village in Sangareddy district, has started giving Rs 550 worth grocery kit, which was named as Rakshak Kit, to citizens who turn up at their vaccination centre at Kandi from Monday onwards. […]
