Bhopal, May 24 -- Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the distribution of Tendu leaf bonus to the pluckers for year 2018 through single click at Mantralaya today. An amount of Rs 184 will be paid to them. A sum of Rs 12.82 crore was paid to 11 societies of East Mandla Forest Circle on Saturday. Remaining pluckers will receive the amount through societies.
Chohan interacted with Tendu leaf pluckers through videoconferencing. Principal Secretary, Forests Ashok Varnwal and PCCF were also present on the occasion.The Chief Minister said that the State Government has increased the price of different forest produces 19 to 53 per cent with a view to increasing the income of tribal people, so that they can get relief in this time of crisi...