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Centre eases norms; allows harvesting, collection of minor forest produce

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The relaxation comes close on the heels of reports that the government is expected to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of minor forest produce by 16-30 per cent. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Sanjeeb Mukherjee New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 18 2020 | 2:55 AM IST

In another set of relaxations in the guidelines to the rural sector amid the Covid-19 crisis, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed collection, harvesting, and processing of minor forest produce that includes non-timber items such as tendu and sal, among others. The move is expected to benefit scheduled tribes and other forest dwellers in tribal areas.

The relaxation came close on the heels of reports that the government is expected to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of these minor forest produce by 16-30 per cent. The MSP and procurement of minor forest produce are done by the

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown agriculture economy MSP minimum support price

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