From ₹17 Crore to ₹42 Crore: How One IFS Officer Is Helping Transform India’s Tribal Forest Economy: The Story of Geetanjali Janarthanan
For generations, tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh have depended on forests for their livelihoods. They collect medicinal plants, herbs, roots, wild honey and other forest products, using knowledge passed down through their families. Yet, despite their skills and hard work, many collectors have received limited returns by selling these materials in their raw form. Vindhya…