Palamu's Panki Block: Organic Jaggery Made Traditionally, High Demand & Healthier
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News18•03-01-2026, 12:57
Palamu's Panki Block: Organic Jaggery Made Traditionally, High Demand & Healthier
- •Panki block in Palamu district preserves the traditional method of making organic, chemical-free jaggery.
- •Farmers like Dilip Kumar Paswan produce jaggery with special taste and medicinal properties from sugarcane.
- •The process involves extracting juice, filtering, and boiling it for about three hours over low heat using bagasse as fuel.
- •Approximately 22 kg of jaggery is made per batch, selling for 80-100 rupees/kg with demand extending far beyond local markets.
- •Traditional jaggery is considered healthier than sugar, especially beneficial in winter for maintaining body temperature.
Why It Matters: Palamu's Panki block excels in traditional, organic jaggery production, valued for health benefits and high demand.
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