Kullu (Sterculia urens)    is a      beautiful tree with white skin. It is found in dry forests in rocky areas. Extraction of gum is done during summer season. It has great medicinal value and is a highly valued gum in the international market. It is also used in confectionaries and chewing gums. In Madhya Pradesh, these trees were being destroyed due to deep tapping. Therefore, the State Government had banned extraction of gums in early 80's. This ban was lifted in 1995 and controlled extraction was permitted in Sheopurkalan, Khandwa and Bastar Districts.

Extraction of    Kullu gum (Gum karaya ) is done through primary Forest Produce Cooperative Societies and the District Unions. The data of last 8 years in respect of Gum Karaya is given in the table below.