Utnoor tribal women achieve Rs 1.27 cr turnover with 'mahuva' laddus

Hyderabad: Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Women & Child Welfare Seethakka stated that the State government continues to extend strong support for women’s economic empowerment with a special focus on the upliftment of tribal women.

Under this initiative, the ITDA Utnoor Skill Development Wing has been actively promoting livelihood opportunities for Adivasi women, tapping into their traditional knowledge and the region’s natural resources.

The Bheem Bhai Tribal Women’s Cooperative Society has emerged as a model of self-reliance, producing highly nutritious Ipappuvvu (mahuva) laddus — a delicacy made from the Ipappuvvu flower, a natural and health-rich ingredient long valued in tribal diets.

To ensure quality and skill enhancement, 12 tribal women were sent to Yavatmal, Maharashtra, for specialised training in laddu preparation. A dedicated production unit was later established at Utnoor with an investment of Rs40 lakh.