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Sources: The post is based on the article “Minister Bhupendra Yadav launches NTPS, a unified system for forest goods’ transport across India” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th September 2023.
Why in News?
Recently, the central government has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS).
What is the National Transit Pass System?
1) The National Transit Pass System (NTPS) was launched to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country through a single permit.
2) The NTPS is envisioned as a “One Nation-One Pass” regime.
3) With this permit, individuals involved in the forest and agroforestry sector will no longer need permits from multiple states to facilitate the transit of their goods.
4) The QR coded transit permits generated under NTPS will allow check gates across various states to verify the validity of the permits and allow seamless transit.
5) Transit permits will be issued for tree species which are regulated, while the users can self-generate “No Objection Certificates” for exempted species.
6) As of now, 25 States and Union Territories have adopted the unified permit system, simplifying interstate business operations for producers, farmers, and transporters.
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