Tech for Tribals launched

TRIFED, IIT Kanpur and Chhattisgarh MFP Federation E-Launch “Tech for Tribals” Initiative.
It is a programme by TRIFED, in collaboration with the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) under the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP).
It aims at the holistic development of tribal with a focus on entrepreneurship development, soft skills, IT, and business development through SHGs operating through Van DhanVikasKendras (VDVKs).
Van DhanKendras :TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is establishing 1,200 “Van DhanVikas Kendra (VDVK)”, across 28 States engaging 3.6 Lakhs Tribal Forest Produce gatherers.
One VDVK comprises of 15 Self Help Groups, each consisting of 20 Tribal gatherers.
Van DhanVikasKendras initiative aims to promote MFPs-centric livelihood development of tribal gatherers and artisans.
It mainstreams the tribal community by promoting primary level value addition to MFP at grassroots level.
Through this initiative, the share of tribal in the value chain of Non-Timber Forest Produce is expected to rise from the present 20% to around 60%.