TRIFED - GOVERNANCE
News: PM
to inaugurate TRIFED’s Aadi Mahotsav in Delhi on Feb. 16
What's in the news?
● Prime
Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal
Co-Operative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) on
February 16 in New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
Aadi Mahotsav:
● The
Aadi Mahotsav is TRIFED’s flagship
event.
● It
will feature an exhibition-cum-sale of
tribal handicrafts, handloom, paintings, jewellery, cane and bamboo,
pottery, food, natural products, and tribal cuisine among other artefacts in
over 200 stalls.
Features:
● The
Mahotsav, which connects tribal artisans, craftsmen and women to a direct
market in large metro cities and State capitals, will be held in New Delhi from February 16 to February
27.
● This
year’s event has been arranged around the theme of “A Celebration of Crafts, Culture, Cuisine and Commerce”.
● TRIFED
is engaging with top designers to ensure quality
and contemporary designs in tribal products, at the same time maintaining
their originality.
● It
also emphasis on production of products by tribal communities can “play a big
role in combating the challenge of
global warming”.
● The
event will showcase a Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Gallery, arranged by the
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes; cultural (song and dance)
performances by over 500 tribal artists; stalls showcasing and publicising
information about Eklavya Model Residential Schools and the National Scheduled
Tribe Finance and Development Corporation.
TRIFED:
● The
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) came into
existence in 1987.
Administrative Control:
● It
is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative
control of the Ministry of Tribal
affairs.
Headquarters:
● TRIFED
has its Head Office located in New Delhi
and has a network of 13 Regional Offices.
Objectives:
● Its
core objective is to institutionalize
trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agriculture Produce (SAP)
collected or cultivated by tribals as they are heavily dependent on these
natural products for their livelihood.
Features:
● TRIFED
also works as an agency to the FCI for
procurement of Wheat and Rice.
● In
2021, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
(TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched “Sankalp se Siddhi” - Village and Digital Connect Drive.
● The
main aim of this drive is to activate the Van
Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in the villages.
Functions:
● It
mainly undertakes two functions viz. Minor Forest Produce (MFP) development and
Retail Marketing and Development.
1. Minor Forest Produce (MFP) development:
● An
important source of livelihood for tribal people are non-wood forest products, generally termed 'Minor Forest Produce
(MFP)'.
● This
includes all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and include bamboo,
canes, fodder, leaves, gums, waxes, dyes, resins and many forms of food
including nuts, wild fruits, honey, lac, tusser etc.
● MFP
also has strong linkage to women’s
financial empowerment as most of the Minor Forest Produces are collected
and used/sold by women.
2. Retail Marketing and Development:
● TRIFED
aims to improve the livelihood of the tribal communities by creating a sustainable market and creating business
opportunities for tribal people.
● It
involves exploring marketing possibilities for marketing of tribal products on
a sustainable basis, creating brand and providing other necessary services.
Other Initiatives by TRIFED:
● Empanelment
of Tribal Producer/Tribal Artisans
● Pradhan
Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)
● Van
Dhan Karyakram
● TRIFOOD
scheme.