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Minor Forest Produce:

Major Forest Produce:

Definition

Non-timber forest items like fruits, nuts, resins, and medicinal plants

Timber, wood, and other significant products derived from the forest ecosystem.

Law

Regulated by the Forest Rights Act, 2006, empowering local communities with collection rights.

Governed by the Indian Forest Act, 1927.

Examples

Honey, tamarind, amla, Bamboo and medicinal herbs.

Teak, sal, sandalwood

Usage

Traditionally utilized by local communities for subsistence, medicine, and cultural practices.

Primarily for commercial purposes, contributing to industries and economic development.

Minimum Support Price (MSP) for MFP

Objective: Ensure fair prices for tribal communities' minor forest produce.

Implementation: MSP for MFP scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs ensures remunerative prices for forest produce like honey, bamboo, tamarind, and medicinal plants.

Van Dhan Yojana

Objective: Promote skills and entrepreneurship among tribal communities.

Implementation: Van Dhan Vikas Kendras establish self-help groups, adding value to produce and empowering tribal gatherers economically.

National Bamboo Mission (NBM):

Objective: Promote bamboo sector growth for livelihoods and environmental benefits.

Implementation: NBM supports bamboo cultivation and processing, encouraging farmers to integrate bamboo into agroforestry practices for added income sources.

Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme:

Implementation: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers welfare (DAC & FW) since 2016-17.

Objective: Encourage farmers to plant multi-purpose trees alongside crops for climate resilience and added income.

Requirement: Farmers need a soil health card to avail benefits.

Joint Forest Management (JFM):

Objective: Involve local communities in forest protection and management.

Implementation: JFM promotes community participation in managing forest resources, ensuring a balance between conservation and livelihood needs.