Raipur, Oct 13 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday emphasized the need to expand the number of Van Dhan Kendras and enhance the value addition of forest produce to strengthen the rural economy and promote self-reliance among forest dwellers.

Sai was speaking at a joint conference of district collectors and divisional forest officers (DFOs) at Mahanadi Bhawan (Mantralaya) in Nava Raipur.

He discussed forest management, welfare of tendu leaf collectors, value addition of minor forest produce, eco-tourism, cultivation of medicinal plants, and diverse livelihood dimensions linked to forests, an official statement said. Show Full Article

“Extensive discussion was also held on promoting Minor Forest Produce (MFP)-based startups, aiming to give a new direction to the rur

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