Dear friendsIt is good to know that Handia is not a life threatning drink. But this info is only from its users in orissa. Similar drinks are made in vilages in other states. For instance, in Vizag dist of AP, four types of liquor is made amd consumed with the belief that it is healthier. These are made of rice like handia, Jeelugu juice, panas (jack fruit) etc. There is a need for us to validate these drinks and look for the nutritional value in them. I believe firmly that there will be some constitutents,which are nutritious enough. Based on the results of their testing we may consider its value addition and commercialization. Such venture will bring to the villagers more income than what they are earning now. We all may try and bring out few nutritious drinks to the market from handia like herbal based drinks of villages. Brig GaneshamCoordinatorHoneybee APHyderabad
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:19:42 +0530Subject: Re: [ =>> Jharkhand <<= ] Re: Traditional drink 'Handia' sells like hotcakes in Orissa Logic can't be put forward that every one is doing wrong that's why I done. It is remarkable that lot's losses are in front of tribal community causing this bad habits. We should have to advocate for avoiding it in maximum number of cases. Other wise the cause for their deprivation may be noting by this habits.regards On 6/21/08, Surya Dash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jharkhand Network | Jharkhand.org.in/network As much as the tribals, the drinking habit of people in general has affected the development of human society. It is easy to blame the tribals for all their misfortunes but don't non-tribals drink and do worse things? I know for a fact that in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad well educated IT professionals consume phenomenal amounts of alcohol. Same goes for police and govt officers everywhere. One visit to the press club of delhi reveals that a lot more alcohol flows down there than expected. How about this - a certain club meant for officers and the elite of Orissa has the maximum alcohol consumption amongst all bars and shops in the whole state! All these people do end up doing wrong things that affect development more than the drinking habit of tribal people. I am not justifying the drinking habit of tribals though I would rather endorse unadulterated Handia, Tadi, Sulphi, Mahuli, etc over Rum, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin! On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 3:20 AM, Dr. Dhuni Soren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It is true but certainly not healthy and in fact it has become a curse for the tribal people.They drink so much that it affects thier health, productivity and lead to neglect of thier health and family welfare and eventual early death.Their drinking habit is one of the causes why they have not made much progress since indepedence of India in spite of all the benificial provisions by the government.Dhuni -- In [email protected], ven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> Traditional drink 'Handia' sells like hotcakes in Orissa> Salia Sahi | June 20, 2008 12:47:52 PM IST> http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20080620/979263.html> > In the tribal areas of Orissa, the traditional drink 'Handia' is very much> in demand in summer.> > The drink made by fermenting rice through a special procedure, is> intoxicating, keeps the stomachs cool and is a source of high energy. In the> process, the tribals also make good money out of the sales.> > Some call the country liqour the poor man's whisky. It is popularly known as> 'Chipa Handia' or 'Badaej Handia' among the tribals.> > The drink is immensely popular among the tribals in the region as it is> commonly used during marriages, birth anniversaries and festivals.> > It is also considered as a sacred drink and is offered to deities and used> in other rituals.> > The word originates from 'Handi' a big earthen pot in which the rice is> fermented.> > The procedure involves soaking and boiling rice in water. After that a> herbal root, locally known as 'Bakhar', is powdered and mixed with the rice.> The mixture is kept untouched for two days for fermentation. The liquid then> is allowed to trickle down a bamboo sieve and collected in earthen pots.> > "Handia is not a harmful drink. It is rather beneficial. It's consumption> also has cultural relevance as it is being consumed for ages. Some people> think that people can fall sick with it and it can also lead to death but> that is not true. The energy we get from the drink is much more than what we> obtain from our usual diet," said Raghunath Soren, a villager.> > It is essentially a summer drink as it protects people from extreme heat> conditions.> > "The drink keeps our stomach cool and is also intoxicating. Though we can> make it at home, we enjoy having it outside. We drink around two to three> glasses costing Rs four to five," said Arun Patra, a villager.> > The drink has also become a source of livelihood for unemployed people in> the region.> > "We make good money during summers and earning comes to around Rs 200-250.> During winters, we earn approximately Rs 70-80," said Lali Baske, a seller.> > The tribals have inherited from their forefathers the procedure of making> the traditional drink and the craft passes on from generation to generation.> (ANI)> Jharkhand Network | Jharkhand.org.in/network --
