What you get
There is a ban on the export of products of certain endangered and CITES species, but the objective of this policy is to facilitate the export of endangered species like Kuth, Kutki, etc. produced legally in the measured land.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Why is an LPC required for exporting certain medicinal plants?
Export of many endangered and CITES-listed species is restricted or banned. LPC ensures that exported material is legally cultivated and not sourced from the wild.
Who is eligible to apply for an LPC?
Only cultivators who are legally cultivating endangered medicinal plants like Kuth and Kutki on their own measured land are eligible.
Is wild collection of these species allowed for export?
No. Export from wild-collected sources is prohibited. Only material grown on legally verified private land can be considered.
Where does a cultivator submit the LPC application?
The application is submitted to the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI).
What happens after the cultivator submits the application?
HRDI forwards the proposal to the concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for further processing.
Who recommends issuing the LPC?
After verification, the concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) recommends issuance of the LPC.
Which authority finally issues the LPC?
The Forest Department, under provisions of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, issues the LPC.