Bijnor’s Vidur Prerna Herbal Tea Reaches BRICS Gala Dinner

A herbal tea made by women of a self-help group in Lakkhiwala village, Bijnor, has reached the international stage after being served to heads of state and other guests at a BRICS gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam.

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Vidur Prerna Herbal Tea, BRICS Summit, Women Self Help Groups, Bijnor, Lakkhiwala, Women Empowerment, Herbal Tea, Man Ki Baat, Rural Entrepreneurship

Key Points: 

• Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea, produced by women of Lakkhiwala village in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, was served to heads of state and other guests at a BRICS gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam.
• The herbal tea is produced by a women’s self-help group formed by Babita Rani, a resident of Lakkhiwala village, around a year ago.
• The tea contains traditional ingredients such as giloy, liquorice, raw turmeric, cardamom and fennel, with lemongrass water sprayed during its preparation.
• The product was named Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea and is marketed under the Vidur brand.
• The tea gained wider recognition after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned it in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on July 26, praising its taste and traditional qualities.
• The journey of the product from a small village enterprise to an international diplomatic event highlights the growing reach of women-led rural entrepreneurship and locally produced products.

Practice Question

Q. With reference to Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea, consider the following statements:

The initiative is associated with women-led self-help group-based entrepreneurship in Bijnor. 

The product received wider attention following its mention by the Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat. 

Its presentation at the BRICS gala dinner was part of an initiative to promote India’s indigenous cattle and livestock resources. 

The tea is prepared using ingredients including giloy, liquorice, raw turmeric, cardamom and fennel. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 4 only

 B. 1, 3 and 4 only

 C. 2 and 3 only

 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

 Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The tea is produced by a women’s self-help group in Lakkhiwala village, Bijnor, and gained wider recognition after its mention in Mann Ki Baat. Its ingredients include giloy, liquorice, raw turmeric, cardamom and fennel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the initiative concerns women-led rural entrepreneurship and a local herbal product, not indigenous cattle or livestock conservation.