Van Dhan Conclave 2026 Focuses on Tribal Livelihoods

The Van Dhan Conclave 2026, inaugurated by MoS Shri Durgadas Uikey, focused on sustainable tribal livelihoods and forest produce value addition.
The event highlighted 4,172 sanctioned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, benefiting 12.48 lakh tribal members, and 540 PVTG VDVKs for 46,000 vulnerable tribals.
The conclave featured thematic sessions on community engagement, legal frameworks, VDVK value chains, and market access for forest produce.