India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sl. No.
District
Tribe
No. of VDVKs Sanctioned
No. of Beneficiaries
Sanctioned Fund (Rs. in Lakh)
Released Fund (Rs. in Lakh)
Product chosen for Value Addition
Sales (Rs. in Lakh)
1
Tirupathur
Irula
2
134
6.70
3.35
Honey & Tamarind
0.29
2
Chengalpattu
Irula
2
107
5.35
2.67
Herbs
1.46
3
The Nilgiris
Irula
3
360
18.00
9.00
Honey & Spices
61.79
4
Namakkal
Irula
4
240
12.00
6.00
Palm leaves
0.36
5
Ariyalur
Irula
5
261
13.05
6.53
Raw Cashew
11.31
6
Tiruvannamalai
Irula
8
449
22.45
11.22
Honey, Forest Yam & Tamarind
0.21
7
Coimbatore
Irula
10
584
29.20
14.60
Broom Stick, Honey, Soap Nut & Tamarind
0.47
Total
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