TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) is set to launch the second phase of the ‘Promotion of Tribal Products for North East Region’ (PTP-NER 2.0) scheme on September 21, 2023. The first phase (PTP-NER 1.0) involved engaging with over 2500 artisans from 44 tribes, with 1056 artisans empaneled and 1465 identified for training. During this phase, TRIFED procured over 3100 tribal products, including textiles, forest produce, jewelry, and more. PTP-NER 2.0 aims to showcase tribal artisans’ cultural heritage in 29 districts of the North East Region, strengthening their livelihoods through technology, market access, and packaging. TRIFED, a national-level cooperative, focuses on promoting tribal products and sustainable tribal livelihoods.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India): TRIFED is a statutory body established in 1987 to institutionalize trade in Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected or cultivated by tribal communities in India.
- Promotion of Tribal Products for North East Region (PTP-NER): This scheme is aimed at promoting tribal artisans’ products and enhancing their livelihoods in the North East Region of India.
- Tribal Artisans Empanelment Melas (TAeM): These events were organized in the first phase of the scheme to engage with tribal artisans, empanel them, and identify training needs.
- North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC): NEHHDC is one of the agencies collaborating with TRIFED in the implementation of the PTP-NER scheme.
- Minor Forest Produce (MFP): MFP refers to non-timber forest products collected by tribal communities, including items like nuts, honey, and medicinal herbs.
- Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP): SAP comprises agricultural products in surplus, which can be sold for additional income, often by tribal and rural communities.
- Self Help Groups (SHGs): TRIFED supports the formation of SHGs among tribal communities and provides them with training and assistance to enhance their economic activities.