Raipur ( Chhattisgarh ) [India], October 13 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday emphasised focusing on maximum value addition of forest produce by increasing the number of Van Dhan Kendras across the state to create additional income opportunities for forest dwellers and empower them toward self-reliance.

While chairing a joint Collector-District Forest Officer (DFO) at the Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan), CM Sai mentioned how the 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.

"You all deserve appreciation for this remarkable achievement," the Chief Minister remarked, according to an official statement.

The meeting witnessed detailed discussi

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