Tanahu women aim to sell marigolds worth Rs 1 million for Tihar
Summary
Women in Aandhimul, Tanahu are aiming to sell marigolds worth Rs 1 million for Tihar after expanding commercial flower farming to 45 ropanis. The locally grown flowers are helping cut imports, and demand is strong as the festival approaches.
Key Points
- Women in Aandhimul, Aabukhaireni Rural Municipality-1, Tanahu are targeting marigold sales worth Rs 1 million for Tihar.
- The collective flower-farming group has expanded cultivation to 45 ropanis and sold flowers worth Rs 900,000 last year.
- Harvested marigolds are being stored in cold storage to keep them fresh until sale, with prices reaching Rs 400 per kilogram.
- Local demand is strong for marigolds used in homes, temples, and public spaces during the festival, reducing dependence on imported flowers.
