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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026

Livelihood opportunities for Irula tribal community

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article details the government's efforts, through the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme, to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Irula tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. It highlights TRIFED's role in sanctioning Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) across seven districts of Tamil Nadu for value addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) collected by the community, thereby improving their income.

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The article details the government's efforts, through the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme, to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Irula tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. It highlights TRIFED's role in sanctioning Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) across seven districts of Tamil Nadu for value addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) collected by the community, thereby improving their income.

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