During the dialogue within the digital program of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Smt. Shanta Ekka of Amar Self Help Group of village Portenga of Jashpur district stated that now yr seed is getting good worth on account of implementation of Van Dhan Vikas Yojana by the state authorities. His group collects Sal-seed and Sal-seed can be being procured from forest dwellers. His group has bought 2 hundred and fifty quintals of seeds from 182 individuals, the quantity of which has additionally been paid Rs 5 lakh. Smt. Shanta Ekka advised the Chief Minister that earlier, Sal seeds had been procured by the merchants on account of which they might get solely 8-10 per kg, however now as a result of implementation of the scheme, the value is offered on the charge of Rs. 20 per kg. is getting double revenue. Earlier merchants and coaches had been compelled to promote sal seeds and different forest merchandise at throwaway costs.