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✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 08:17 AM
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The backwater of Dhansan river has become a source of employment for villagers in Chhatarpur, who collect and sell lotus flowers to Mathura market. The season, which runs from July to November, sees around 20,000 flowers being collected daily.
The backwater of Dhansan river in Chhatarpur has become a hub for lotus flower collection, providing employment opportunities for local villagers. The flowers are collected daily and transported to Mathura market via train. This unique initiative has not only generated income for the villagers but also promoted the local economy. The lotus flower collection season, which runs from July to November, is a significant period for the villagers, with around 20,000 flowers being collected daily.