CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Govt. raises MSP (Minimum Support Price) for MFP (Minor Forest Produce) of how many items to benefit livelihoods of tribal gatherers in view of circumstance arising out of Covid 19?
A
59 items
B
49 items
C
79 items
D
69 items
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Presently 87 MFPs are covered under MSP for MFP Scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minor Forest Produce (MFP) It includes all non-timber forest produce of plant origin. It also includes bamboo, fodder, leaves, canes, waxes dyes, gums, resins and many forms of food like nuts, honey wild fruits, lac, tusser etc. MFP It provides both subsistence and cash income for people living in or near the forests.

Detailed explanation-3: -4 IMPLEMENTATION OF MSP FOR MFP SCHEME Initially, the scheme included 10 MFPs in 9 States. It was later expanded to 24 MFPs and all States. The Scheme is implemented through State Level Agency (SLA) appointed by the State Government.

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