Question

The Central Government has launched Van Dhan Scheme to improve tribal incomes through value addition of tribal products. Which of the following organisations is the Nodal implementing agency of the programme at the National level?

Q: Answer-The Central Government has launched Van Dhan Scheme to improve tribal incomes through value addition...

The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED. It was launched on 14th April, 2018 and seeks to improve tribal incomes through value addition of tribal products. The scheme will be implemented through Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Nodal Department at the Central Level and TRIFED as Nodal Agency at the National Level. At State level, the State Nodal Agency for MFPs and the District collectors are envisaged to play a pivot role in scheme implementation at grassroot level.