In Central India, the Mahua tree has
been revered as a "wish-granting tree"
(Kalpavriksha).

Its flower, fruits, seeds and even its bark have
been used by indigenous communities for food,
fodder, medicine and drink and represent
ancient traditions and folklore.

In the late 19th century, the British banned the
production, collection and storage of Mahua
flowers under the Bombay Abkari Act, 1878
and Mhowra Act, 1892.

This stifled centuries-old traditions and left
Mahua’s true potential unexplored.

We believe Mahua flowers hold a trove of
culinary possibilities, waiting to be explored.

We see the versatile flower as a delicious
and healthy ingredient, ready for innovative
food applications!

We partnered with 40 households in Ranchi
district and provided sustainable harvesting
kits, training, and support to implement ethical
harvesting systems. We collected Jharkhand’s
first batch of food-grade Mahua.

In 2024, we collected four tonnes of dried
Mahua flowers using sustainable methods.

We have been able to eliminate unsustainable
practices and thus prevent six acres of forest
fires in the region.

Our innovative net system saved the
community 5,400 work hours and increased
production by one tonne, that would have
been wasted under traditional methods.