November 14, 2026 1:46 PM
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission empowers tribal communities through forest-based livelihoods
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) is aimed at strengthening the livelihoods of India's tribal communities by improving the value of Minor Forest Produce (MFP), promoting community-owned enterprises and expanding access to domestic and digital markets. Of India's 10.4 crore Scheduled Tribe population, an estimated 20-40 per cent of annual income for many tribal families comes from Minor Forest Produce, including honey, tendu leaves, mahua flowers, tamarind, lac, bamboo and medic...