Knowledge of Tribal Farmers about VDVK Activities in Andhra Pradesh

Van Dhan Vikas Kendra’s (VDVK) were formed as a part of Pradhan Mantri Yojana (PMVDVY) scheme, which constitutes around 300 members in each VDVK. In VDVK activities like value addition to various forest products, trainings etc., done order provide employment opportunities, avoid exploitation by the middlemen and improve livelihood tribals. The objectives current study 1. To profile characteristics tribal farmers. 2. assess knowledge farmers about activities. 3. find out relationship between present i.e., Knowledge Andhra Pradesh was conducted under ITDA-Rampachodavaram situated year 2021-2022. Out seven mandals, only two mandals Rampachodavaram, Maredumilli selected randomly from mandal four villages simple random sampling method. By using proportionate method, sample size 105 taken. Through findings, it revealed that majority beneficiaries young age group belonged female gender. Most illiterates, having low annual income small land holdings. Majority had moderate level utilisation source information, with medium extension contact awareness regarding PMVDVY. While activities, comes category. Thus, helps finding lacunae implementation PMVDVY scheme running VDVK’s smoothly, effectively efficiently.