Record minimum support price distributed to tribals during coronavirus outbreak

The state governments used the scheme as a way to put more money in the hands of the tribals through direct benefit transfers. As per government estimates, minor forest produce worth Rs 948 crore were acquired by state agencies and Rs 3,000 crore by private buyers. Overall, MSP worth Rs 4,000 crore was given in the first collection season by November.

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