Workshop conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 12 2018:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED), underthe supervision of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, organised a State Level Advocacy & Publicity Workshop on Minor Forest Produce (MFP), Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Van Dhan Schemes at the main conference hall of Forest Head Office, Sanjenthong, today The event was attended by PCCF & HOFF, Manipur, Kereilhoumi Angami and TRIFED Director, Sangeeta Mahendra as presidium members.
Van Dhan is an initiative for livelihood development of tribal NTFP (Non Timber Forest Product) gatherers and artisans through training, value addition and marketing linkages.
TRIFED provides funding for training and establishment of dedicated centres to be called Van Dhan Vikas Kendra for value addition to NTFPs, which will create income enhancement, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities locally, with local resources.