Timely procurement, payments for kendu leaf workers in Jeypore
Kendu leaf season offers vital income for thousands of forest-dependent families in Koraput, with the forest department prioritizing prompt payments. This year's target is 80,600 standard bags, with all lots sold in advance. Nearly 70,000 pluckers, predominantly tribal women, earn between Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000, bolstering the rural economy.
Kendu leaf season offers vital income for thousands of forest-dependent families in Koraput, with the forest department prioritizing prompt payments. This year's target is 80,600 standard bags, with all lots sold in advance. Nearly 70,000 pluckers, predominantly tribal women, earn between Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000, bolstering the rural economy.
