In the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the innovative use of Mahua flowers by tribal women in Telangana. He highlighted how they turned a traditional ingredient into a modern snack, “infused with the sweetness of tribal culture.” Deccan ChronicleThe Times of India
He also recognized their efforts being integrated into public nutrition programs—Mahua laddus are distributed in tribal hostels and Anganwadis, supporting the health of students and pregnant women in these communities. Deccan Chronicle
