New Delhi March 10: The Central Sector scheme of “Market Development of Tribal Products/produce”, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is aimed at marketing and promotion of tribal products. Under this scheme Grant-in-Aid is provided to Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development of India Ltd (TRIFED), a national level apex Cooperative Organisation under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, for marketing development of tribal products which includes arts, crafts, natural, organic products, minor forest produce & other allied activities.
TRIFED has 13 Regional Offices across the country which identify and source tribal products for marketing through its retail marketing network of TRIBES INDIA outlets. TRIFED has been sourcing various handicraft, handloom and natural & food products through its empanelled suppliers across the country. Main activities undertaken by the TRIFED include:
Retail Marketing Development Activity,Minor Forest Produce (MFP) Activity,Skill up-gradation Training in the Handicrafts ,Research & Development activities
Government of India is meeting the requirement for funds and other activities of TRIFED including salaries & establishment costs through Grant –in-aid from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the Central Sector Scheme
Details of suppliers for sourcing of tribal products and number of tribal beneficiary families and training beneficiaries are annexed (Annex- I to III).
This information was given by the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Ranee Narah in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.(SP News)
