Jairam Pitches for MSP for Minor Forest Produce

In an effort to wean away tribals from the Maoists, the Environment Ministry is pushing for a minimum support price for minor forest produce like bamboo and tendu patta.

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh is taking up the matter with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

A minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP) would help increase the earnings of the tribal population.

Read More
Publication Date: 
04/04/2011
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Minor Forest Produce, Forests, Forest Products, Bamboo, Tendu, Gram Sabhas, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra