Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission: Tribal Livelihood and Van Dhan Value Chains

UPSC Relevance: Tribal Affairs | Social Justice | Economy

Objective

The mission seeks to strengthen tribal livelihoods and entrepreneurship by developing value chains for tribal products.

Major Focus Areas

  • Minor Forest Produce.

  • Tribal crafts.

  • Van Dhan Vikas Kendras.

  • Marketing support.

  • Skill development.

  • Entrepreneurship.

  • Value addition.

Nodal Institution

TRIFED plays an important role in tribal-product marketing and value-chain development.

UPSC Link

Connect with:

  • Forest Rights Act.

  • PESA.

  • Scheduled Areas.

  • Minor Forest Produce.

  • Tribal cooperatives.