Higher rates for tendu leaf collection bring prosperity to forest-dependent communities
Gariaband 17 June 2023// Keeping in view the interest of collectors of tendu leaves, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has increased the rate of tendu leaf collection to Rs 4,000 per standard bag. This move has brought significant benefits to the families of 61,200 tendu leaf collectors in the district. Besides, the implementation of the ‘Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojna’ has also brought positive changes in the lives of forest-dependent families in Chhattisgarh. Collectors are also reaping additional advantages from this initiative, leading to increased income and savings. Chief Minister has duly recognized and rewarded the hard work of the collectors, especially during the summer months.
It is worth mentioning that in the year 2023, tendu leaves were purchased in the district from a total of 70 cooperative societies. Among these, 61,200 tendu leaf collector families collected 77,573 or more standard bags, resulting in a total wage payment of about Rs 31.03 crore at the rate of Rs 4,000 per standard bag. Gariaband district ranks fourth in the state in terms of tendu leaf collection.
