Description
GS PAPER II: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Context: Van Dhan initiative promotes enterprise in Karnataka.
Van Dhan Yojana
- The Van Dhan Yojana or Van Dhan Scheme, a component of the ‘Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) & Development of Value Chain for MFP’ was launched on 14th April, 2018.
- Implemented by TRIFED as the nodal agency at the national level, is a well thought master plan for the socio-economic development of the tribal population of the country.
Its crucial steps are enumerated below –
Significance:
- It fosters Vocal For Local and help in realizing the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- It will lead to optimising the income and livelihoods of tribal people and finally a transformation of their lives.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718530
