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Demand of natural colours escalates this Holi

Updated on Mar 19, 2011 11:54 pm IST

With Holi round the corner, demand of natural and chemical free colours has increased all across India. Many people in Ranchi are opting for natural colours made from flower extracts instead of purchasing the colours from markets. Ram Prasad, a shopkeeper in Siliguri said that since it becomes difficult to get rid off the harmful colours for days, the demand for colours that disappear within seconds has risen.

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