Q. LABHA (‘Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya’) Yojana, recently seen in the news, is launched by which state?
Answer:
Odisha
Notes: The Odisha government has launched LABHA Yojana, a 100% State-funded minimum support price (MSP) scheme for minor forest produce (MFP). The initiative, termed historic, aims to benefit the state's large tribal population, constituting 23% of the total population. Under the scheme, the State government will annually determine the MSP for MFP. Primary collectors, mainly tribals, can sell MFP at MSP through procurement centers managed by Tribal Development Cooperative Corporation Limited of Odisha. The government allocated an initial ₹100 crore, with 2% commission for implementing agencies.