Jammu Kashmir: GI-Tagged Sulai Honey Draws Spotlight After Prime Minister’s Mention | Kashmir Life

AhmadJunaidJ&KDecember 1, 2025362 Views





   

SRINAGAR: Ramban’s famed Sulai honey received a boost after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted it in his Mann Ki Baat address, saying the product has been steadily gaining recognition across the country since being awarded the Geographical Indication tag.

The Prime Minister stated that the government has observed the unique characteristics of the hilly terrain in Jammu and Kashmir, which produces a distinctive variety of honey from the wild basil plant, locally known as Sulai. He said Ramban’s white Sulai honey, which secured the GI tag a few years ago, has begun to attract wider attention for its distinctive qualities and natural purity.

According to the government, honeybees in Ramban forage on the snow-white blossoms of Sulai between August and October, producing a well-rounded, naturally sweet honey with floral undertones. The honey is regarded as highly nutritious, with strong antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Producers describe it as light golden in colour with medium viscosity and a taste that reflects the wild flora of the region.

The honey, also known as Acacia honey because it is produced by Apis mellifera bees feeding on Acacia flowers in the Ramban belt, is harvested primarily in the Banihal block. The area’s natural vegetation lends the honey its distinct aroma, texture, and flavour, making it one of the most sought-after artisanal products from the Jammu region.

Sulai honey received its GI tag in 2021, a designation that producers say has helped protect its identity and improved market confidence. Beekeepers in Ramban said they were thrilled that the Prime Minister had referred to their product in a national broadcast. They said the mention is expected to increase public awareness, expand demand, and strengthen the local honey economy at a time when branded and speciality honeys are finding wider acceptance across India.

Local producers said that with growing national interest in indigenous and naturally sourced foods, the increased spotlight on Sulai honey could help transform the livelihoods of beekeeping families in the district.



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