9 Van DhanVikas Kendra have been made operational in Nagaland covering various districts such as Zunheboto, Wokha, Tuensang, Phek and Mokokchung districts. Van Dhan clusters from Wokha, Nagaland are driving tribal entrepreneurship.
Nagaland has emerged as another example of tribal entrepreneurship that has showcased to the entire country how cluster development and value addition can help members earn significantly higher income. These clusters are one of the many developed under Van DhanYojana (PMVDY) introduced by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in association with State departments.
The scheme aims at empowering tribals by providing them support in terms of financial capital, training, mentoring, etc. in order to expand their business and enhance earnings.