Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
Through Minimum Support Price and Development of Value Chain
HAAT BAZAAR
1. Modernization of Haat Bazaars
Under this model MPMFP Federation developed 'Apni Dhukan' near to selected Haat Bazaars. These units will be used for the procurement of MFPs from the collectors at MSP rate, which is declared by the government.
2. Small Godowns (Capacity up to 50 MT)
These Godowns are constructed for storing the MFPs collected from Haat Bazaars. One Godown will be linked to two or three Modernized Haat Bazaars.
Modernizations of Haats
The identified MFPs will be procured from the gatherers at village/ haat level centers where the gatherers bring their produce after collection, drying, cleaning & grading for sale. State agencies have to establish an adequate number of such procurement centers. In some States, the Governments have already taken measures to provide facilities like construction of platforms, shades, etc. However, in many other States, the purchase & sale of commodities (MFP/SAP, etc.) in haats is done in the open and thus buyers and sellers have to face a lot of problems during the rainy & hot summer season. In order to improve the condition of these places and establish a formal structure where trading can take place in a systematic manner, Haats shall be modernized.
Modernization of haats will be done by State agencies in consultation with Gram Sabha/ Panchayat and District Administration.
Creation of Storage Facilities at Aggregation Points
The stocks procured by State designated agencies in each haat bazaar may be too small and therefore, would need to be transported to the aggregation centers from where bulk quantity will be transported to the centrally located godown/ cold storage exist or to be provided. Therefore, it is essential to establish a godown of 50 MTs at block level to aggregate the stocks procured at each haat.
The idea is to establish an infrastructure where examples of livelihood through value addition shall be created. Such examples shall be replicated at other places on its success.