The Ministry of Tribal Affairs have e-launched the tertiary processing centres of TRIFOOD Project of TRIFED.
Its aim is to enhance the income of tribals through better utilization and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce (MFPs) collected.
The initiative is being implemented by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with Ministry of Food Processing (MoFPI),
To achieve the aim of TRIFOOD, two Minor Forest Produce (MFP) processing units will be set up.
This will significantly help in reviving the economic conditions of tribal food gatherers.
The project will help in promoting tribal entrepreneurship.
TRIFED works on the following initiatives: Van Dhan Yojana, Van Dhan Internship Programme, Tech for Tribals program, TRIFOOD Scheme, Development of Value Chain, Tribal fairs etc.
TRIFED started the procurement and marketing of tribal art and craft items through its first retail outlet called TRIBES INDIA in New Delhi in 1999.
TRIFED has launched its own Virtual office on its Foundation Day, August 6, 2020.
