About Kenduleaves

      Kendu leaves in Odisha, is an important forest produce and natural resource and plays a vital role in the lives of poor people especially tribals of our state. KL trade provides employment during lean summer by generating more than 100 lakh mandays annually, when there is no agricultural work or any other substantial wage earning opportunity. In consideration of its large scale importance, it is popularly known as “Green Gold” of Odisha. The uniqueness of Odisha Kendu leaves is its processed form. No state produces processed kendu leaves except Odisha.Kendu leaves found in Balangir district is considered as the best quality kendu leaf in the entire country. Odisha is the third highest producer of Kendu leaves next to MP and Chhatisgarh.

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