Sukma Tribal Women Become Minor Forest Produce Managers After Scam

In a historic first for Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Sukma district, two young tribal women have been appointed as managers of Primary Minor Forest Produce Committees. Following a major corruption scandal involving tendu leaf bonuses, the forest department restructured its procurement system to emphasize transparency and direct bank transfers. These women successfully supervised collections worth crores, symbolizing grassroots empowerment and improved governance in conflict-prone zones.