TRIFED Signs Key MoUs with NIFT and HPMC to Boost Tribal Entrepreneurship
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | TRIFED signed MoUs with NIFT and HPMC to enhance tribal entrepreneurship. |
| Date of Agreement | February 24, 2025 |
| Event | Aadi Mahotsav in New Delhi (February 16-24, 2025) |
| Purpose | Transition tribal marketing from B2C to B2B, expanding market reach. |
| Collaboration with NIFT | Focus on design and curation of tribal handloom & handicrafts to improve marketability. |
| Collaboration with HPMC | Improve processing and technology for horticultural & minor forest products. |
| Key Attendees | TRIFED MD Shri Ashish Chatterjee, NIFT DG Ms. Tanu Kashyap |
| Inaugurated by | President Smt. Droupadi Murmu |
| Expected Impact | Greater income for tribal artisans, enhanced product quality, better market access. |
| About TRIFED | A government body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, dedicated to the socio-economic development of tribal communities through marketing initiatives. |
| About NIFT | Established in 1986, India's premier institute for fashion education, design, and technology. |
| About HPMC | Founded in 1974, a key organization in Himachal Pradesh supporting horticultural marketing and processing. |