Empowering Tribal Communities: Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Meeting Highlights

A recent meeting at the Forest Rest House in Holi highlighted the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra's efforts to empower tribal communities. Chaired by Additional District Magistrate Vikas Sharma, the session focused on the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana, which aims to enhance the value of minor forest products. With participation from 26 members, discussions included the establishment of a new center in Holi to streamline product collection and processing. This initiative seeks to integrate traditional knowledge with modern technology, ultimately boosting the income of tribal gatherers. Read on to learn more about this significant initiative.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 29, 2026, 17:04 IST

Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Meeting in Bharmour

Mahindra Patial
Bharmour

On April 24, 2026, a meeting was convened at the Forest Rest House in Holi, located in the Bharmour subdivision, to discuss the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra. The session was led by Vikas Sharma, the Additional District Magistrate of Bharmour.

During the meeting, Van Dhan Surveyors Manorama Devi and Sanjay Kumar elaborated on the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana, a pivotal program designed to empower tribal populations by enhancing the value of minor forest products and fostering self-sufficiency. This initiative aims to merge traditional practices with contemporary technology for the processing and packaging of fruits, spices, and medicinal plants, ultimately boosting the income of tribal communities.

They highlighted that each center or cluster comprises 15 self-help groups, which connect tribal gatherers. The scheme facilitates the primary processing and value addition of minor forest products to ensure improved financial returns for items sourced from forests.

The meeting saw participation from 26 members, including the committee leader. In-depth discussions took place regarding the ongoing activities under the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra. Members unanimously suggested the creation of a center in Holi to optimize the collection of various products and associated activities.

Representatives from the Forest Department and the Block Development Officer were also present at the meeting.