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21 August 2026Government Schemes

Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission highlighted

PMJVM promotes tribal entrepreneurship through community-owned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras.

The mission helps Scheduled Tribe communities move from selling raw Minor Forest Produce to value addition and entrepreneurship. Many of India’s 10.4 crore Scheduled Tribes derive 20–40% of annual income from MFP.

Important Points for Exam

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  1. 1Mission: PMJVM
  2. 2Implementing model: Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
  3. 3Focus: Minor Forest Produce value addition
  4. 4ST population cited: 10.4 crore

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Q1. Which statement correctly describes “Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission highlighted”?

Correct answer: C

The mission helps Scheduled Tribe communities move from selling raw Minor Forest Produce to value addition and entrepreneurship. Many of India’s 10.4 crore Scheduled Tribes derive 20–40% of annual income from MFP.