MFP Sustains 275 million people
Of India's 3,000 plant species, 1, 500 yield minor forest produce
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| Three million people are Involved in lac production |
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| Tamarind | |||
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| Mahua Flower | |
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| Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh collect mahua flower and earn `5,000 a year. | |
| Chironji | |
| Chironji |
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| Tendu Leaves | |
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| Tendu leaf collection provides about 90 days of employment to 7.5 million people; |
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| Silk Cocoons | |
| 126,000 households are involved in tussar silk cultivation only |
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| Mahua Fruits | |
| Mahua Fruits |
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| Sal Seeds | |
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| 30 30 million forest dwellers depend on seeds, leaves
and resins from sal trees; |
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| Chironji | |
| Chironji | |
| Mango | |
| Mengo | |
| Bamboo | |
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| 10 million people depend on bamboo for livelihood; | |
| Lac | |
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| Three million people are Involved in lac production | |
| Kullu Gum | |
| 300,000 person days of employment from collection of gums | |
| RESINS USED IN INCENSE STICKS | |
| Resins used | |