Q3. It aims at mainstreaming tribal community by promoting primary level value addition to Non
1. Timber Minor Forest Produce (MFP) at grassroots level.
2. It will be implemented through Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Central Level and TRIFED as nodal agency at National Level.
Select the correct answer using the codes given:
c) 1 and 2 only
Van Dhan Yojana
It aims at mainstreaming tribal community by promoting primary level value addition to Non Timber Minor Forest Produce (MFP) at grassroots level. It also aims to promote MFPs-centric livelihood development of tribal gatherers and artisans. Through this initiative, the share of tribals in the value chain of Non-Timber Forest Produce is expected to rise from present 20% to around 60%.
Implementation: It will be implemented through Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Central Level and TRIFED as nodal agency at National Level. At State level, state nodal agency for MFPs and district collectors will play pivot role in scheme implementation at grassroot level.