Answer: Chhattisgarh
Notes: Recently, the Chhattisgarh government revived the Charan Paduka Scheme to support tendu leaf collectors. The scheme will benefit over 1.24 million tendu leaf collectors across the state. A budget of ₹40 crore has been approved for its implementation. Charan Paduka Scheme was first launched in November 2005 by the Chhattisgarh government. It provides one pair of footwear per year to up to two family members aged 18 years or above involved in tendu leaf collection. Initially, only one male member per family was eligible.
