Value Addition

  • Madhya Pradesh State Minor Forest Produce (Trading & Development)

    The Madhya Pradesh State Minor Forest Produce (Trading & Development) Co-operative Federation Limited (MPMFP Federation), established in 1984 under the Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Act, 1960, serves as the apex institution for the trade and development of Non-Timber Forest Produce in the state.

  • Role of GCC for the Development of Entrepreneurship Skills and Livelihood Activities

    The project on Entrepreneurship Skills and Livelihood Activities began on 1-04-2018 and has grown exponentially. It is a state-level Public Sector Undertaking under the Tribal Welfare Department. The core objective is to end exploitation in MFP markets and raise tribal incomes through MSP-aligned procurement.

  • Empowering Tribal Women through Turmeric-Based Livelihoods in Koraput, Odisha

    In the scenic but isolated terrain of Laxmipur block in Koraput district, tribal communities have long depended on turmeric cultivation as a major source of livelihood. However, lack of market access, processing capacity, and financial literacy rendered them vulnerable to systemic exploitation. The Turmeric Based Livelihoods Development initiative emerged as a response to this socio-economic marginalization.

  • Empowering Tribal Women through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Rajasthan

    Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (VDVY) was launched as a transformative tribal livelihood programme to channel the potential of minor forest produce (MFP) into sustainable income for tribal women. It builds upon the SHG platform of Rajeevika, aiming to convert tribal gatherers into empowered entrepreneurs.

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