Collection of tendu leaf is continuing in Madhya Pradesh at 30,000 collection centres. So far, 45 lakh standard bags of tendy leaf has been collected through 1947 primary forest produce cooperative societies. Giving this information, the Minister for Forests. Dr Premsai Singh said that taking quick decision on matters pertaining to delay in payment to the pluckers by the State Cooperative Bank and forest officials , he has issued orders for the payment.