Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav distributes bonuses worth over Rs. 62 crore to tendu leaf collectors in Mandla, and inaugurates development works in Pandhurna.
On October 4, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will participate in a training-cum-awareness program and bonus distribution for members of Primary Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Societies in Mandla. The bonus, provided as incentive remuneration, totals Rs. 36.17 crore and will be distributed among 9,04,126 tendu leaf collectors from various Forest Divisions: East Mandla, West Mandla, Dindori, Jabalpur, North Seoni, South Seoni, North Balaghat, and South Balaghat.
In addition to this, Rs. 26.56 crore as timber dividend will be distributed among 84 Forest Committees from the East Mandla and West Mandla Forest Divisions. The program aims to strengthen the economic interests of tendu leaf collectors and families dependent on minor forest produce, while recognizing and supporting their hard work.
Later in the day, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will travel to Pandhurna district, where he will inaugurate and perform the Bhoomi Poojan of various development works. He will also participate in the ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ programme at Sandipani School, Pandhurna, and attend a meeting of the District Development Advisory Committee.
The bonus distribution program recognizes and supports the hard work of tendu leaf collectors, providing financial assistance for their families dependent on minor forest produce, while the development works in Pandhurna aim to further improve infrastructure and services in the district.
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