India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Financial Year

No. of candidates trained/ oriented

2023-24

201

2024-25

720

2025-26

90

2026-27

0

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the scheme Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) through Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED) to facilitate and promote livelihood opportunities and entrepreneurship for the tribal population by facilitating the value addition, branding, and marketing of Minor Forest Produces and local agricultural goods. TRIFED has sanctioned 4172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVKs) under the scheme, associating 12,48,067 members across the country. In Dahod-Gujarat, 20 VDVKs have been sanctioned which cover 5,900 benef...