Recommendation

Detail

Explanation

A.

INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE

i

A society governed by representatives of F

Growers; MFP Collectors;

NGOs; Universities and Research organizations; Chhattisgarh State Government (Government Departments and Agencies); Industries;

Autonomous bodies – expert organizations and individuals having experience in certification.

This will enable greater transparency and will avoid conflict of interests as well as ensure diversification among the group members.

ii

The society will have different expert Committees to help develop standards, procedures and funding.

B

INSTITUTIONAL FUNCTIONS/PROCESS

i

The process will be based on three principles which are:  

• Ecological sustainability  

• Socially acceptability and  

• Economically viability

Devolution of forest management, responsibility and practicing of sustainable harvesting rules to be gradually shifted to the people.

The ultimate aim will be to facilitate enabling solutions among the people so that they become prime custodians of the forest resources as well as making people aware of the benefits of sustainable harvesting techniques. This will also lead to improvement in the quality of produce obtained from the forests.

C

ACCREDITATION AND VALIDATION

Process documentation will be prepared by the societies – following "chain of custody" rules. 

Such process will be validated by inviting nationally and internationally reputed and credible certifying bodies – such as INDOCERT and other certification accrediting organization.

D

MARKETING

Marketing capacity and responsibilities to be developed on a sustainable basis.

E

BENEFIT SHARING

Method currently followed by Chhattisgarh state Government will be fine-tuned