Our Key Objectives & Mandate

• To get accreditation for various certifications in the field of forestry and agricultural produce.
• To draft the standards for the certification of produce based on technical specifications and requirements as well as addressing the international protocols.
• Diffusion of useful knowledge about benefits of certification of non-wood forest produce (NWFP) including medicinal, aromatic and dye plants (MADP), and agricultural produce through promotion of community awareness.
• To advise/commission research and extension activities depending upon the specific requirements.
• Provide recommendatory, advisory and other support services to the Trade and Industry.
• To prescribe guidelines and standards for certification of NWFP including MADP and agricultural products.
• Evolve the mechanism for forest certification and organic certification.
• To coordinate and pursue development of all supported infrastructure including laboratory facilities, inspection and monitoring provisions.
• To develop and expand network through partnership with other relevant agencies/organizations.
• To create and develop the data base on markets, products and services.
• To facilitate the poor N.T.F.P. collectors and farmers in general and Chhattisgarh in particular in getting better price for their produce.
• To act as a facilitator in bringing into fold tribals of Bastar region under NPOP certification to enable them to reap the benefits of organic certification.