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Chhattisgarh: PM Modi promoted tribal culture, commercialised forest resou
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the last day of the festival, Shah highlighted the Centre's initiatives to promote and commercialise tribal products and traditions, stating that the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas marked a significant step in recogn
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CM Sai emphasises need to increase Van Dhan Kendras across Chhattisgarh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While chairing a joint Collector-District Forest Officer (DFO) at he Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan), CM Sai mentioned how number of registered tendu leaf collectors in the state has now crossed 1.2 million (12 lakh), which is a testament to the success of collective administrative efforts.<
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"Forest village residents will be granted rights to sell forest produce lo
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
CM Yadav said, "Proactive steps are being taken to foster forest development. All necessary support will be provided to forest residents, who coexist harmoniously with nature, including the right to sell forest produce locally. The PESA Act is being actively implemented across the state to s
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Assam: Training on plant propagation, cultivation held at Kaziranga Nation
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The training was a part of the project 'Sustainable management of Non Timber Forest Produce through conservation and value addition( AICRP 29)'.
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MP CM Mohan Yadav announces to increase honorarium of minor forest produce
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
CM Yadav announced while addressing tendu leaf collectors during the bonus distribution programme held at Karahal in Sheopur district on Thursday.
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Odisha govt approves LABHA scheme for tribals
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taking to X, the Chief Minister's Office posted, "The Cabinet has decided to implement the 'Procurement of Minority Forest Products' scheme for the betterment of tribals. Under this, tribals can sell minor forest produce at a minimum support price. The money will be transferred directly to t
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Odisha again requests GST Council to withdraw tax on tendu leaves, CM writ
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a letter to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who also happens to be the chairperson of GST Council, Odisha CM has stated tendu leaves, which are a Minor Forest Produce (MFP), is the financial backbone of 8 Lakh workers in his state.
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CM Chouhan inaugurates International Forest Fair, says it's a means of inc
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a seven-day International Forest Fair organised at Lal Parade ground in the state capital Bhopal on Tuesday.
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Chhattisgarh govt increases procurement number of minor forest produces fr
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 5 (ANI): In a bid to help the forest dwellers, the number of minor forest produces procured in Chhattisgarh has been increased from seven to 52 in the past two years, an official statement said on Saturday.
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Odisha to create 'Forest Product Clusters' to boost economic activities in
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 25 (ANI): The Odisha government has announced its decision to create 'Forest Product Clusters' for boosting economic activities in hilly and forest areas amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Chhattisgarh registers largest participation in forest produce collection
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 26 (ANI): Chhattisgarh has registered maximum participation in forest produce collection amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.
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Chhattisgarh: Narayanpur tribals successfully deliver 35,000 brooms worth
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 6 (ANI): As forest produce has been a major source of income here in remote areas for several years, Chhattisgarh Small Forest Produce Association has assisted tribal villagers of Narayanpur in completing an order of 35,000 brooms placed by the National Agr
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