CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many additional minor forest produce items were included in minimum support price list by the Tribal Affairs Ministry?
A
14
B
15
C
16
D
18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Further, additional 47 MFP items have also been included in the list of MSP for MFP Scheme to expand the ambit and coverage of the scheme by the Ministry vide letter no.

Detailed explanation-2: -Presently, the scheme has coverage of 23 MFPs and applicability to all States.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -What is a minor forest produce? Section 2(i) of FRA Act defines a Minor Forest Produce (MFP) as all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and includes bamboo, brushwood, stumps, canes, Tusser, cocoon, honey, waxes, Lac, tendu/kendu leaves, medicinal plants and herbs, roots, tuber and the like.

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