#1GOVERNMENT SCHEMES & TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Top ↑Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) & Tribal Forest Economy
ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development
The Government highlighted the pivotal role of Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) in transforming IndiaтАЩs tribal economy by establishing over 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs), enabling more than 12.48 lakh tribal collectors to transition into community entrepreneurs.
ЁЯФ╣ Key Components & Financial Architecture
PMJVM is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, formed by merging MSP for MFP and Value Chain Development schemes. It provides financial assistance of up to тВ╣15 lakh per VDVK cluster (comprising ~300 tribal members, min 60% ST) and up to тВ╣64 lakh over 3 years for Van Dhan Producer Enterprises (VDPEs).
ЁЯФ╣ Statutory Backing & MSP Procurement
Under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and PESA Act, 1996, Gram Sabhas hold ownership rights over Minor Forest Produce. The government currently provides notified Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 87 MFP items, procured by TRIFED through state-level implementing agencies.
ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION
тАв- **Nodal Ministry**: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Implementing Agency: **TRIFED**).
тАв- **Beneficiary Base**: 12.48 lakh tribal members organized across 2,911 operational VDVKs.
тАв- **Statutory Framework**: Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 & PESA Act, 1996 (Gram Sabha ownership over MFP).
тАв- **UP Tribal Context**: Key ST communities in UP include Tharu, Gond, Buksa, Kol, and Kharwar (major concentrations in Sonbhadra, Balrampur, Lakhimpur Kheri).
тАв- **PYQ Trend**: State PCS exams frequently test Minor Forest Produce items, FRA 2006 provisions, and TRIFED's mandate.