Skip to main content

Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri

Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri
Forest Produce Update: Limited Stock Alert

Indore forest dept scales down herbal gulal production

By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 1, 2026

With Holi falling in the first week of March this year, the blooming of Palash flowers in the forests has been delayed, leading to a significant drop in herbal gulal production in the Choral Range.

📍 Where to Buy?

Location: Indore Forest Division Office, Navratna Bagh

Availability: Starting Monday until Rang Panchami

⚠️ Only 1,000 packets available nationwide this year!

Typically, the department produces between 20 to 25 kilograms of natural color annually. However, this year, the target has been reduced to just 1,000 packets due to the limited availability of properly dried Palash flowers.

Climate Impact on Production

Officials cited the extended winter season, changing weather conditions, and the early arrival of Holi as key reasons for the shortage. Flower collection from forest areas only began on February 26 with the assistance of local villagers.

“The flowers have not dried properly. This has caused significant difficulties in grinding and processing them into the vibrant herbal color Indore residents expect.”

— Sachin Verma, Range Officer

Production Decline: 2016 vs 2026

The sharp reduction in 2026 marks the lowest production point since the initiative's inception in 2016.

Year Period Production Scale
2016 (Inception)5,000 Packets
2017–2019~10,000 Packets Annually
2023–2025~20,000 Packets Sold
20261,000 Packets ONLY

Divisional Forest Officer Lal Sudhakar Singh confirmed that despite the low volume, the stall at Navratna Bagh will serve as the primary point of sale to encourage residents to support eco-friendly celebrations made from natural forest produce.

Blogger Search Description: Indore Forest Department scales back herbal gulal production to just 1,000 packets for Holi 2026. Delayed Palash blooms in Choral Range cited as the cause. Sale begins Monday at Navratna Bagh office. Exclusive report by Tina Khatri.

TAGS: tinakhatri.blogspot.com, Indore Forest Dept Gulal, Choral Range News, Navratna Bagh Indore, Palash Flower Holi, Eco-friendly Holi MP.

Popular posts from this blog

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0  TINA KHATRI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened the online application window for various categories of school affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session on Tuesday. Schools seeking affiliation across multiple categories can now submit their applications via the automated system, SARAS 6.0, which will remain open until June 30, 2025. Himanshu Gupta, CBSE secretary, urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the SARAS Manual 6.0. He emphasized, "We strongly advise all applicant schools to carefully review the manual to ensure their applications meet the required standards." Key Requirements for Schools For existing schools, it is crucial that their OASIS data is accurately updated. No incorrect or misleading information should be submitted. Additionally, all schools are required to upload prescribed documents, including details of teachers and their qualifications, ...
Read more

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan: Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour In response to increasing demand and future growth, the Railway Department has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Indore Railway Station, aimed at expanding its capacity to handle 10,800 passengers per hour. The design of the new station is being developed with a focus on long-term sustainability, considering the city's projected needs over the next 50 years. The redevelopment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility that will not only accommodate growing passenger traffic but also enhance the overall travel experience. With 7,500 passengers currently traveling daily and 52 pairs of trains operating each day, the need for infrastructure upgrades has become critical. The proposed station will serve as a major hub for commuters and will play a key role in regional connectivity. The new design will include modernized passenger amenities, advanced traffic management systems, and better int...
Read more

Seventy-eight trees for 78 years as Janak Palta McGilligan marks birthday with plantation drive

Janak Palta McGilligan celebrates 78th birthday with tree plantation | Indore News Janak Palta McGilligan celebrates 78th birthday with tree plantation by Tina Khatri Indore — Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan marked her 78th birthday by planting 78 belpatra trees on Dutani Hill near Sanawadiya village. The plantation drive was organised by the Jimmy and Janak McGilligan Foundation for Sustainable Development and included participation from environmentalists, forest officials, local residents and members of the Baha’i community. Addressing the gathering, Janak Palta McGilligan said, Serving nature is true service to humanity. It is our duty to leave a green legacy for future generations. The programme began with the blowing of a conch by cardiologist Bharat Rawat, followed by prayers from Ja...
Read more