GCC announces purchase prices for tribal produce
Visakhapatnam: Girijan Co-operative Corporation Ltd. (GCC) vice chairperson and managing director Kalpana Kumari reviewed proposals submitted by ITDA Project Officers, GCC divisional managers, and GPCM Society Managers across Andhra Pradesh. This culminated in a meeting with divisional managers and society managers, leading to significant decisions aimed at fostering the economic upliftment of tribal communities.
During the meeting, GCC announced purchase prices for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Agricultural Produce (AP) for 2024–25. These rates aim to enhance the financial stability and empowerment of tribal communities by offering fair compensation for their produce.
Purchase Prices for Various Commodities
- Myrobalans: ₹20
- Nux Vomica: ₹100
- Tanikayalu: ₹18
- Marking Nuts: ₹22
- Seeded Tamarind: ₹34
- De-Seeded Tamarind: ₹67
- Pungam Seed: ₹25
- Mohwa Seed: ₹32
- Soapnuts: ₹35
- Shikakai: ₹40
- Rock Bee Honey: ₹250
- Apiary Honey: ₹150
- Bee Wax: ₹160
- Flower Tamarind: ₹90
- Cleaning Nuts: ₹50
- NM Bark: ₹18
- Hill Brooms:
- Grade-I: ₹45
- Grade-II: ₹40
- Grade-III: ₹35
- Dry Amla: ₹90
- Tamarind Seed: ₹10
- Maredugaddalu: ₹300
- Mohwa Flower: ₹17
- Gum Kondagogu:
- Grade-I: ₹200
- Grade-II: ₹150
- Grade-III: ₹120
- Gum Olibanum:
- Grade-I: ₹110
- Grade-II: ₹70
- Tippateega: ₹11
- Rellabark: ₹10
- Arrowroot: ₹270
- Turmeric: ₹70
- Rajma (Red): ₹80
- Cuttings: ₹50
- Ragi: ₹30
- Dry Chillies: ₹145
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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