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Van Dhan Vikas Yojana

Market-linked tribal entrepreneurship program forming Van Dhan Vikas Kendras for value addition of Minor Forest Produce.

Ministry: Ministry of Tribal AffairsLaunched: 2018

About the Scheme

Van Dhan Vikas Yojana is a market-linked tribal entrepreneurship program that aims to set up Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in tribal areas for value addition of Minor Forest Produce (MFP). Each VDVK has 15 tribal members and is eligible for ₹15 lakh as working capital. The scheme promotes tribal entrepreneurship and ensures fair prices for MFP.

Benefits

  • ₹15 lakh working capital per VDVK
  • Training for value addition of MFP
  • Market linkage through TRIFED
  • Branding and packaging support

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Tribal MFP gatherers
  • 2Groups of 15 tribal members
  • 3From tribal-majority districts

Documents Required

Tribal certificate
Aadhaar Card
Self-Help Group registration
Bank details

Quick Information

Max Benefit
₹15 Lakh per VDVK
Launched
2018
Level
central
Department
TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India)

Beneficiary Types

Sc StArtisanIndividual

Tags

#tribal#forest-produce#entrepreneurship#TRIFED
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