As per the new rate, a Kendu leaves bundle containing 20 pieces of leaf will now be sold at Rs 1 instead of 80 paise.
The decision was taken during a Kendu leaf Development Board meeting held under chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The meeting also decided that the Kendu leaf pluckers will get 100 per cent bonus while the binders and seasonal workers will get 20 per cent bonus, an official release said.
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