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Regarding the 'Lac and Shellac' industry, which contributed significantly to Jharkhand's historical export earnings, what did the 2025 'Forest Produce Pricing Analysis' reveal about the 'Rangeeni' strain?
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- 1The strain is now exclusively used for the production of biodegradable electronics, leading to a 500% spike in its Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the Khunti district.
- 2Rangeeni lac has been declared a 'Minor Forest Produce' (MFP) under the 2024 state guidelines, making it illegal for private traders to export it without a government intermediary.
- 3There is a 'structural decline' in Rangeeni lac production due to its low resin quality and the higher labor costs involved in its collection compared to the 'Kusmi' strain.✓
- 4The Rangeeni strain has become the primary driver of Jharkhand's forest economy because it is immune to the rising summer temperatures (45°C+) of the Palamu plateau.
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There is a 'structural decline' in Rangeeni lac production due to its low resin quality and the higher labor costs involved in its collection compared to the 'Kusmi' strain.
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