The
daily bread of the tribal people of India is linked directly
with minor forest produce. There is therefore need to develop
network for marketing of their produce. With this view in
mind, the Minor Forest Produce department is planning to develop
a National Information network, as informed by the secretary
of Union Scheduled Tribe ministry. The official had come to
the MP capital to take part in a meeting convened to safeguard
the interests of tribal communities. Looking to the varied
tribal population in the State, the establishment of such
a network is only the need of time. Vanvani and tribals in
the State have their own identity and knowledge of medicine.
They have good knowledge of roots for treatment of various
diseases. However, they are not in conversant with the market
rates of these natural medicines. The information network
at the national level will provide the tribals with the price
of these medicinal plants and herbs. At present the tribals
charge minimal amount. The establishment of a network here
would help them avail remunerate price for their natural medicines.
The benefits of the endangered minor forest produce would
be availed by people at the national level.
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