Non-timber forest product (NTFP) refers to all biological materials other than timber extracted from natural forests for human and animal use.
Kendu leaves Orissa is the third largest producer of
Kendu leaf in India. The uniqueness of kendu leaf in Orissa is because of its specification of Color, Texture, Size and Body condition of the leaf.
Bamboo The collection and marketing of
Bamboo from the natural forest is done either by OFDC or through the RMP (Raw Material Procurer) as per the decision of the Government to regulate the collection and trade of Bamboo.
Sal seed Sal seed is a nationalized product since 1973 and is one of the important Produce obtained from Sal (
Shorea robursta) tree, which is predominantly available in Orissa.
Honey OFDC is involved in collection, processing and trading of
honey from natural forest with an assurance of pure and genuine in quality.
Medicinal plants With the financial aid of National Medicinal Plants Board, Government of India, 16 projects for promotional activities are currently running in Orissa.
Rubber OFDC is having
rubber plantation and processing unit in Baripada and Bhubaneswar zone, since 2003. OFDC is extracting the rubber from the matured trees and marketing it.
Pickle and squash OFDC is manufacturing and marketing high quality, delicious pickles such as Mango Pickle, Mixed Pickle – free from preservatives.
Cashew and spice OFDC Ltd. have raised
cashew plantation over an area of 18704.99 ha. from 1978-79 to 1992-93 in Bhubaneswar and Berhampur Division. Out of which pure cashew plantation over an area of 11,053.99 ha. == Minerals ==