Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri Van DhanYojna is an initiative targeting livelihood generation for tribals by harnessing the wealth of forest i.e. Van Dhan. The programme aims to tap into traditional knowledge & skill sets of tribals by adding technology & IT to upgrade it at each stage and to convert the tribal wisdom into a viable economic activity. It is a Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) & Development of Value Chain. Van Dhan Vikas Kendra shall be constituted with 10 tribal Van Dhan Vikas Self Help Group (SHG). Each SHG will comprise of up to 30 MFP gatherers i.e. about 300 beneficiaries per Kendra (subject to variability as per local conditions. Hon'ble Chief Minister, launched the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in Tripura on 11th January, 2020 with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship among Minor Forest Produce (MFP) gatherers and artisans. 57 nos. Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Clusters (VDVKCs) have been sanctioned which are made functional for procurement and value addition of Minor Forest Produces like Broom Grass, Amla, Tamarind, Gandhaki etc. under PMJVM. Besides, TRIFED, MoTA, Govt. of India has sanctioned 27 nos. Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Clusters (VDVKs) under PM JANMAN during the FY 2023-24 which are made functional.