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Odisha Launches "LABHA" Scheme for Minor Forest Produce.

Government Schemes | Dated: 21 Jan 2026

The Odisha government has launched the "LABHA" (Laghu Bana Jatya Dravya Kraya) scheme. It is a 100% state-funded minimum support price (MSP) scheme for Minor Forest Produce (MFP). The scheme aims to empower tribal communities by ensuring they get fair prices for their forest produce like tamarind, honey, and resin.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Tribal Development Cooperative Corporation of Odisha (TDCCOL) will conduct the procurement.
  • The amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts (DBT).
  • About 1 crore tribals make up 23% of Odisha's population.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: LABHA.
  • State: Odisha.
  • Target: Minor Forest Produce.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state launched the "LABHA" scheme to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce?

Correct Answer: Odisha

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Odisha

  • CM – Mohan Charan Majhi
  • Capital – Bhubaneswar