A file image of tribal individuals collecting minor forest produce.
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This includes non-timber items such as bamboo and other lawns, edible or helpful roots, seeds, fruits, flowers and plants.
In the most recent set of lockdown relaxations, the Ministry of House Affairs has actually added the collection, harvesting and processing of minor forest produce to the list of activities that will be allowed.
The additional directives from the Home Ministry were released on Thursday.
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Small forest produce includes non-timber items such as bamboo and other yards, edible or beneficial roots, seeds, fruits, flowers and plants. A variety of individuals from scheduled people and other forest home neighborhoods depend on the collection and sale of such products for their income.
Reports from some forest locations show that authorities workers have