CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under “Van Dhan Scheme” of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the government has proposed to set up how many Van Dhan Kendras?
A
2, 000
B
2, 500
C
3, 000
D
3, 500
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The idea is to set-up tribal community-owned Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Clusters (VDVKCs) in predominantly forested tribal districts. A VDVK Cluster shall constitute of 15 tribal SHGs / Van dhan Kendras, each comprising of up to 20 tribal NTFP gatherers or artisans i.e. about 300 beneficiaries per Cluster.

Detailed explanation-2: -Van Dhan Vikas Kendra shall be constituted with 10 tribal Van DhanVikas Self Help Group (SHG). Each SHG will comprise of up to 30 MFP gatherers i.e. about 300 beneficiaries per Kendra (subject to variability as per local conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Van Dhan scheme aims at the economic development of tribals involved in the collection of Minor Food Produces (MFPs) by helping them in optimum utilization of natural resources and providing them with a sustainable livelihood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manipur has emerged as the champion state where the Van Dhan programme has emerged as a major source of employment for the local tribals.

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