Adequate arrangements made to make available lac to the farmers across the state
Time limit fixed for depositing amount as per demand by 15 November for Rangini lac and 15 December for Kusumi lac
Target set to increase lac production from 4,000 to 10,000 tonnes
Farmers will generate an income of Rs 250 crore
Raipur (thestates.news)| The State Government led by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh is taking a special initiative to promote lac cultivation in the state and boost the income of farmers. Necessary arrangements have been made by the Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Association in this regard ensuring an adequate supply of Bihan lac to the farmers and the availability of interest-free crop loans.
To overcome the shortage of Bihan Lac in the state, the purchase rate has been fixed to buy lac available with the farmers at fair prices. The purchase rate for Kusumi lac (obtained from the plum tree) is fixed at Rs 550 per kg and Rangini lac (colorful lac) obtained from Palash tree is fixed at Rs 275 per kg. Similarly, the selling rate has also been fixed as Rs Rs 640 per kg for Kusumi lac and Rs 375 per kg for Rangini lac.
