TRIFOOD Project
- 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.
