Chhattisgarh: Tendu leaf scheme boosts rural incomes in Balrampur; ₹5,500 per standard bag paid directly to collectors
May 23, 2026
The Chhattisgarh government's Tendu leaf procurement scheme is emerging as a major source of livelihood support for forest-dependent communities in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, with the Forest Department directly purchasing collected leaves and transferring payments to beneficiaries' bank accounts.