<span style="color: #222222;">In Gujarat, when the forest dwellers of Chhota Udepur district were finding it difficult to sell the 'Timru leaves' also called as Tendu leaves amid the lockdown, Forest Development Corporation came forward for their help. FDC not only ensured the purchase of the Timru leaves from the tribal people, but also helped them earn income amid the lockdown.<br />''<br />''Every year, the wholesaler traders from the neighbouring states such as Maharashtra come to Chhota Udepur for purchasing the Timru leaves. In view of the lockdown, when the traders could not come, FDC along with district administration purchase the minor forest produce. Talking exclusively to AIR, Divisional Manager of FDC D R Gohil of said they set up around 14 purchasing centres in the district and forest dwellers were paid around Rs 1.5 crore in cash.<br />''<br />'' This initiative by Forest Development Corporation indeed reduce the hardship of Rathva tribe of Chhota Udepur which is dependent on minor forest produce for their livelihood </span><br />