Ramban Sulai Honey:
The Prime Minister, during the 128th episode of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ noted that Ramban Sulai honey from Jammu and Kashmir, made from wild basil, gained wider recognition after receiving a GI tag.
- Ramban Sulai Honey, produced in the Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its rich taste, aromatic floral undertones, and high nutritional value.
- Extracted from Sulai plants growing in the Himalayas, it is valued for its medicinal properties and purity.
- The bees forage on the nectar of snow-white blossoms of Sulai during the months of August to October to produce this well-rounded, naturally sweet honey with floral undertones.
- This crystal-clear honey, ranging from white to amber, contains essential minerals, enzymes, and vitamins that enhance its health benefits.
- Due to superior bee strains and favourable climatic conditions, the honey yield in Ramban is significantly higher than in other regions.
- It earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2021.
- The Government of India declared Ramban Sulai Honey as the district’s “One District, One Product.”
