Reduce tax on 'bidis', keep it out of purview of proposed changes in COTPA: SJMThe government should create alternative employment and livelihood options for those who depend on bidi industry to earn their livelihood b...
How India witnesses a massive spike in narcotic business after Covid lockdown restrictions easePolice and narcotics control officers see this as a sign of desperation on the part of peddlers who have been sitting on piles of drugs sin...
Raipur ends BJP’s tribal shoe project, Charan Paduka YojanaThe newly formed Bhupesh Baghel government has decided to stop Charan Paduka Yojana and would now directly transfer money into the accounts...
Chhattisgarh CM announces fellowship schemes for doctors, youthChief Minister Medical Fellowship Scheme will be launched for the medical experts and doctors, who contribute in nation building by renderi...
87,000 students in Chhattisgarh got Rs 12.42 crore scholarship in last fiscalScholarship programmes have been introduced for the children of tendu patta collector to encourage them pursue studies," a government spoke...
Centre stumped by states' demand of reducing MSP for minor forest produceJharkhand and Chhattisgarh have asked the Centre to reduce MSP for a variety of lac. Two varieties of lac -- rangini and kusumi -- are clas...
Aaple Sarkar: Forest department services linked with Maharashtra's 'Right To Services' portalThe online facilities of the Forest Department will now be available on the 'Aaple Sarkar' ('Your Government') portal of Maharashtra govern...
Chhattisgarh includes nursing course govt scholarship programme for children of tendu leaves workersUnder the programme, the selected students would be provided a cash scholarship of up to Rs 25,000 by State Minor Forest Produce (Trading &...
Parliamentary panel defers decision on tobacco products like cigatette, bidis' pictorial warningCommittee has deferred decision on the grounds that there is no conclusive proof that products like bidis, tendu leaves and cigarettes caus...
300 villages to sell forest produce through village councilsPeople from 300 villages in Dhanora taluka of the district have decided to sell bamboo and tendu leaves through their village councils in a...
E-auction made mandatory in MaharashtraThe e-auction was implemented in some districts on pilot basis earlier which has received good response. Currently, auction of sand, govern...
Chhattisgarh prohibits illegal collection of tendu leavesThe Chhattisgarh government has prohibited illegal collection and transportation of tendu leaves in the state, instructing officials to con...
Rahul Gandhi interacts with tribal women in MPBefore the start of the session, Rahul spent about 30 minutes in nearby jungles where tendu leaves (used for wrapping bidis) are found.
1,500 hectares damaged as miscreants set Navegaon National Park on fireAhead of tendu tendering process that started on Monday, forests in entire state are on fire.
- Environment Ministry working to fetch minor forest produce
The Environment Ministry is moving ahead with its efforts to ensure a minimum support price for minor forest produce such as bamboo and ten...
- Floor prices and competitive buying will boost forest produce
It will be a good idea to have a minimum support price (MSP) for what is known as non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
- Refund sales tax to bidi makers; SC tells Orissa
The Supreme Court has asked the Orissa government to refund sales tax collected from bidi manufacturers on sale of tendu leaves.