Chironji is one of the significant sources of forest-based livelihoods.

The Chirauji (or Char) tree (*Buchanania lanzan*) is a medium-to-large-sized (10 to 15 meters) evergreen (or semi-deciduous) tree, found primarily in the dry deciduous forests of India. It is prevalent in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The kernel extracted from the seeds of this tree's fruit is known as 'Chirauji'—a prized nut (dry fruit) rich in protein and fats.