Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, FRI, Dehradun organized two Training Programmes on Dhoopbatii Making on 8th March, 2022.

The training programme organized in the forenoon at Forest Guest House, Campty, Mussoorie was attended by altogether 45 members of Mahila Dhatri Self Help Group and Bangalow ki Kandi Self Help Group of region. The training programme organized in the afternoon at Sanatan Dharma Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Landhour, Mussoorie was attended by altogether 33 students and 7 faculty members of the Mahavidyala. Dr. Y.C. Tripathi, Head, Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, FRI in his opening remark stated Dhoopbatti is a customary item required in every household, holy place, and other places of spiritual importance; thus has a good market; therefore production and marketing of Dhoopbatii at village/cottage, small-scale or large-scale may offer opportunities to villagers, NGOs, SHGs, Women groups, and aspiring entrepreneurs for employment and income generation. Considering the importance of Dhoopbatii making in livelihood Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division,