In a first for Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Sukma district, tribal women Dilpa Kichche and Pushpa Madkam have been appointed managers of Primary Minor Forest Produce Committees. Their recruitment followed a tendu leaf bonus scam that led to the suspension of several officials. The duo oversaw tendu leaf collection worth ₹4.52 crore this season. Notably, tendu leaves are used to manufacture bidis.