Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM): Livelihoods from Forest Produce
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) promotes livelihoods and enterprise among tribal people, through the procurement, processing and marketing of forest produce and tribal products. It runs from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with ₹1,612.27 crore, and is implemented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India).
In one line: a fair price and a market for what tribal people gather and make, from minor forest produce to handicrafts.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | 2021-22 to 2025-26 |
| Outlay | ₹1,612.27 crore |
| Type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Agency | TRIFED |
| Merged schemes | MSP for Minor Forest Produce; Institutional Support for marketing tribal products |
| Focus | Aspirational districts, PVTGs and Forest Rights Act title holders |
Main activities
- MSP for Minor Forest Produce (MFP): set by an MFP Pricing Cell; a revolving fund buys produce when prices fall below MSP.
- Van Dhan Vikas Kendras and Van Dhan Producer Enterprises for processing and value addition.
- Markets, storage, geo-tagging, festivals, exhibitions and digital sales.
Possible exam questions
- How can minor forest produce become a reliable source of income for forest dwellers?
- Discuss the role of value addition in tribal livelihoods.
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