Imagine turning a humble tree into Bihar’s economic lifeline. That’s the vision BJP MLA and folk icon Maithili Thakur presented in the state assembly amid the budget session fervor. Her attention motion for promoting Arjun tree-based herbal ventures has sparked widespread buzz.
Captured in a compelling Instagram video, Thakur’s speech unpacked the Arjun tree’s treasures, plentiful in Mithila and Alinagar. Its bark combats serious ailments like heart conditions, diabetes, consumption, and lipid disorders, riding the wave of global herbal demand.
The core issue? Raw bark leaves Bihar for processing elsewhere, siphoning benefits. Thakur’s solution: Local district units churning out tablets, herbal powders, brews, and cardiac supplements. This could catapult Bihar into a herbal powerhouse, fostering self-reliance.
She masterfully linked it to eco-conservation. In Bihar’s flood belts, Arjun roots prevent erosion. Expanding plantations promises resilient landscapes and reduced disaster impacts.
Urging a unified strategy from planting to packaging, Thakur hailed it as delivering triple gains—better healthcare, employment for the young, and planetary health. With the government’s nod, this could soon bloom into reality, redefining Bihar’s growth story.