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प्रधानमंत्री वन धन योजना (पीएमवीडीवाई)
₹15 Lakh Capital Grant per Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK)
Tribal forest dwellers, collectors of Minor Forest Produce (MFP), and tribal artisans
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2018
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Livelihood initiative mobilizing tribal forest gatherers into Van Dhan Self Help Groups and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to add value to Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and triple tribal incomes.
Livelihood initiative mobilizing tribal forest gatherers into Van Dhan Self Help Groups and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to add value to Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and triple tribal incomes.
Grant of ₹15 Lakh per Kendra for setting up small-scale processing equipment, packaging, quality testing, and marketing linkages via TRIFED.
Beneficiaries must satisfy all statutory criteria prescribed by the Ministry.
Keep original documents and verified copies ready before starting your application to prevent verification delays.
Step-by-step guidance for completing your application on the official portal.
Form a 20-member Van Dhan SHG in tribal village
Cluster 15 SHGs into a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra
State Nodal Agency submits proposal to TRIFED
Sanction of ₹15 Lakh grant and commencement of processing
Essential questions answered regarding scheme benefits, DBT, and eligibility conditions.
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Establishes state-of-the-art fully residential schools providing free quality education from Class 6 to 12 along with sports, boarding, and skill training for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.
Comprehensive financial support covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowance for Scheduled Tribe students in post-matric studies.
Financial grant of ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 per year to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10 to support schooling and arrest dropouts in tribal habitations.