Trade aspects

The state MFP Federation is carrying out trade of specified gums through Primary Forest Produce Cooperative Societies (PCS). Gums are presently sold through advance tenders. At the same time it is reported that illegal trading of gums continue unabated.

The following figure shows how trade of gums has varied over last 10 years indicating uncertainties of production in one forest division.

Figure : Trade of Gums in Mandis of Bastar Division (in MT)