Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce is launched Nationwide TRIFED Signs MoU with Amazon
Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce is launched Nationwide TRIFED Signs MoU with Amazon
Minister of Tribal Affairs Inaugurates National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce
Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram inaugurated the National Workshop
organized by TRIFED on “Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produces
(MFP) scheme – Taking it to the next level for a Fair and Equitable Deal to the
Tribals” Ministers of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor and
Shri Sudarshan Bhagat were specially present to grace the occasion. Ms Leena Nair,
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and
senior officials were also be present on the occasion. Senior level functionaries of
Government of India from the Ministries of Tribal Affairs, Rural Development, Textiles,
Forests and Environment and over 100 senior officers from all the States also participated in
the day-long Workshop.
Shri Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs said that this workshop is a step to expand
the horizon of the scheme of providing Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce.
This scheme is already implemented in 9 States and today it is expanded nationwide. This
workshop will help to expand the scheme Nationwide. He also said that MFP collection
centres should also be depots of daily requirements to sell items of daily need to the tribals.
He said that after minerals, MFP could be the largest generation of revenue. He emphasised
on the use of social media and new technology to help the tribes to sell their produces at best
prices.
Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs said that Minimum
Support Price provided to Kisans have helped them overcome the vagaries of the market
price fluctuations for their produce. Similarly providing Minimum Support Price for Minor
Forest Produce will help Tribals for their progress and development. At present Minimum
Support Price will be given for 24 Minor Forest Produce but gradually efforts will be made
to increase the number of Minor Forest Produce.
Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs said that
he is very happy about these type of workshops and this step will help tribals to develop in
all their fields. Similar efforts were made by this Government for developing vulnerable
people like women, villagers and poor.
Ms. Leena Nair, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
said that This workshop is a clarion call for understanding the gaps in the scheme of
providing Minimum Support Price to Minor Forest Produce and making course correction.
She also said that this Scheme should be implemented through women’s self help group
because women play important role in this business. She emphasized that Haat Bazars must
be strengthened.
Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED said that This workshop aims at
expanding the horizon and taking it to all the States. MoU with Amazon is a step towards
expanding the reach of the 'Tribe India' brand to next level to National & International
markets through e-commerce.
TRIFED Signs MoU with Amazon: Marketing of Tribal Handicrafts Scaled-up for
Empowerment of Tribals
In order to have institutional support to marketing initiatives, TRIFED has formally
signed an MOU with M/s Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd for sale of tribal products
through leading e-commerce giant www.amazon.in at a mutually agreed terms & conditions.
As a part of the MOU, exquisite authentic tribal art and craft items crafted and sculpted by
tribal artisans from all over the country will be showcased on the online portal
www.amazon.in for sale. The aim is to promote tribal handicrafts like handloom products,
cane and bamboo products, tribal jewellery, Dhokra craft, tribal weaves and embroidery,
tribal paintings etc by cashing in on the online retail space reach to boost sales.
All customers on www.amazon.in and the Amazon mobile shopping app have easy
and convenient access to over 65 million products across hundreds of categories. They
benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, Cash
on Delivery, Amazon’s 24x7 customer service support, and a globally recognized and
comprehensive 100% purchase protection provided by Amazon’s A-to- Z Guarantee. They
can also enjoy Amazon.in’s guaranteed one-day, two-day delivery, Sunday and Morning
delivery on products fulfilled by Amazon
“TRIBES INDIA” showrooms managed by TRIFED, offer a wide range of Tribal
Products from different parts of the country, which include Metal Craft, Tribal Textiles,
Jewellery, Tribal Paintings, Cane & Bamboo, Pottery, Gifts and Novelties, Organic and
Natural products sourced from tribals at their places of habitats from higher Himalayas
(Bhutia tribes in the Uttrakhand, Bodh & Kinnaura tribes in Himachal Pradesh) in the North
and (Toda & Irula Tribes in Nilgiri Hills) in the South and from North Eastern States
(Tangkhul Naga, Bodo, Konyak & Dimasa Tribes) to the desert of Rajasthan and Rann of
Kutch (Bhil, Garasia, Rathwa, Gamit Tribes ) in the West. There is fabulous collection of
tribal paintings mainly Saura from Orissa, Gond from Madhya Pradesh, Warli from
Maharashtra and Pithora from Gujarat.
From a single store in 1999 at Delhi, now TRIFED has established a chain of 42
retail outlets and tie-ups with 13 State level Emporiums. The idea is to provide opportunities
to the tribal artisans of the country to market their products on a sustained basis. TRIFED
plans to expand this network to other cities as well so as to provide a larger market for tribal
products.
Background:
A National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce Scheme
was organised by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
(TRIFED). Tribals constitute 8.6% of our population. Minor Forest Produce is very
important to tribals economy. There is lack of proper storage facility and logistics. It is,
therefore, important for the Government to intervene for supporting them. The MSP for
MFP Scheme provides a safety net for these tribals. Although the Scheme was launched in
2014 it had mixed result for various reasons. Some states did well but in several other States
the Scheme is yet to take off. The State has to play the role of as active player and not
remain a mere spectator. The Scheme needs to be taken to the next level through value
addition and synergy with the programmes of other departments.
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a major source of livelihood for tribals who belong
to the poorest of the poor section of society. The importance of MFPs for this section of the
society can be gauged from the fact that majority of 100 million tribals depend on MFPs for
food, fodder, shelter, medicines and cash income. It provides them critical subsistence
during the lean seasons, particularly for primitive tribal groups such as hunter gatherers, and
the landless. Tribals derive 20-40% of their annual income from MFP on which they spend
major portion of their time. This activity has strong linkage to women’s financial
empowerment as most of the MFPs are collected and used / sold by women. MFP sector has
the potential to create about 10 million workdays jobs annually in the country.
Government of India has taken a number of initiatives for socio economic
development of tribals like introduction of Forest Rights Act, PESA Act and has been
implementing schemes for development of MFP by providing financial support to State
TDCCs and TRIFED for market development of MFPs. Recognizing the critical importance
which MFP hold for tribals and its potential to create large scale employment opportunity
thereby, helping in reducing poverty and increasing empowerment of tribals particularly
women and poor people of the poorest and backward districts of the country, Govt. of India
has now decided to introduce an ambitious scheme of providing fair price for the MFP
collected by tribals through Minimum Support price (MSP).
The scheme has been started with the objective of providing fair price to MFP
gatherers, enhance their income level and ensure sustainable harvesting of MFPs. The MSP
scheme seeks to establish a framework to ensure fair prices for the produce collected by
them, assurance of buying at a particular price, primary processing, storage, transportation
etc while ensuring sustainability of the resource base. It is a holistic scheme for
development of MFP trade and covers 24 non-nationalized / non-monopolized MFPs
namely,
Karanj Seed, Mahua Seed, Sal Leaf, Sal Seed, Lac (Rangini & Kusumi), Chironjee,
Wild Honey, Myrobalan, Tamarind, Gums (Gum Karaya), Kusum Seed, Neem Seed, Puwad
Seed, Baheda, Hill Broom Grass, Shikakai, Guggul (exudate), Bael (dried & without crust),
Nagarmotha, Palash Kesuda (Flower), Shatavari (dried), Madhunashini, Kalmegh,
Tamarind (de-seeded).
The scheme is applicable for implementation in all the States across India. Any de-
nationalized MFP / items removed from the purview of monopoly procurement in future
will also qualify for coverage under the Scheme. Similarly, any nationalized / monopolized
procurement MFP will disqualify for coverage under the Scheme. However, if any State
willingly wants any nationalized items to be included in MSP, then it shall have to change
its nationalized status accordingly.
Government of India has extended financial support for part of working capital
requirement of State Implementing Agencies and also share losses, if any, with the State
Governments in the ratio of 75:25. It is expected that State level agencies which were not
participating in procurement process due to fear of incurring losses will now aggressively
pursue procurement and marketing of identified items under MSP as they are assured of
financial support as well as substantial sharing of losses. It is expected to increase quantum
of MFP procurement substantially thereby benefitting tribal people. The Scheme also
envisages training of tribal MFP gatherers on sustainable harvesting and value addition
activities including facilitation for marketing of the produces so that natural resources can
be optimally utilized in a sustainable manner.
The scheme seeks to institutionalize various medium & long term aspects of
sustainable collection, value addition, market infrastructure development, knowledge base
expansion of MFPs, market intelligence development etc. Strengthening the bargaining
power of Gram Sabhas / Panchayats and their involvement shall also be addressed and taken
care of during implementation of the scheme.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India is the Nodal Ministry for
implementation of the scheme which will announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the
selected MFPs with the technical support from TRIFED. TRIFED will act as the Central
Nodal Agency for implementation and monitoring of the scheme through State level
implementing agencies. State designated agencies will undertake procurement of notified
MFPs directly from MFP gatherers (individual or collectives) at haats notified
procurement centers at grass root level at prefixed Minimum Support Price and ensure full
& timely on the spot payment to MFP gatherers.
Value Addition assumes critical importance in ensuring remunerative prices to the
tribals in the renewed approach. Two stage value addition would be the cornerstone for
enhancing livelihood income of the tribals under the scheme. The grassroot level
procurement is proposed to be undertaken through SHGs associated with Implementing
Agencies. Convergence and Networking with other Govt departments / scheme shall be
undertaken to utilise the services of existing SHGs, Aajivika etc. These SHGs shall be
appropriately empowered to undertake the procurement operations on a scientific and
systematic lines. The SHG members shall undertake preliminary value addition like
cleaning, grading, drying & home level primary processing under the direction and
supervision of State Implementing Agency. The stock after preliminary processing shall be
supplied by these SHGs to the storage of State Implementing Agencies. For higher value
addition of MFPs, Big Corporates shall be involved under PPP model. This PPP model
will be based on utilising Private entrepreneur skills in undertaking processing as well as
marketing of the produce and Central / State Government support in terms of creating
infrastructure and providing enabling environment for undertaking value addition of
systematic scientific lines. These will be sophisticated large value addition hubs managed
by Private entrepreneur.
The entire operation shall be monitored through State level committee headed by
Chief Secretary and district level committees headed by District Collector for effective
implementation of the provisions of the scheme. The scheme will touch the lives of tribal
people involved in collection of MFPs across all the States and help optimum utilization of
natural resources in a sustainable manner. This scheme will be an important milestone in
economic development of tribals.
Minister of Tribal Affairs Inaugurates National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce
Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram inaugurated the National Workshop
organized by TRIFED on “Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produces
(MFP) scheme – Taking it to the next level for a Fair and Equitable Deal to the
Tribals” Ministers of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor and
Shri Sudarshan Bhagat were specially present to grace the occasion. Ms Leena Nair,
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and
senior officials were also be present on the occasion. Senior level functionaries of
Government of India from the Ministries of Tribal Affairs, Rural Development, Textiles,
Forests and Environment and over 100 senior officers from all the States also participated in
the day-long Workshop.
Shri Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs said that this workshop is a step to expand
the horizon of the scheme of providing Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce.
This scheme is already implemented in 9 States and today it is expanded nationwide. This
workshop will help to expand the scheme Nationwide. He also said that MFP collection
centres should also be depots of daily requirements to sell items of daily need to the tribals.
He said that after minerals, MFP could be the largest generation of revenue. He emphasised
on the use of social media and new technology to help the tribes to sell their produces at best
prices.
Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs said that Minimum
Support Price provided to Kisans have helped them overcome the vagaries of the market
price fluctuations for their produce. Similarly providing Minimum Support Price for MinorForest Produce will help Tribals for their progress and development. At present Minimum
Support Price will be given for 24 Minor Forest Produce but gradually efforts will be made
to increase the number of Minor Forest Produce.
Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs said that
he is very happy about these type of workshops and this step will help tribals to develop in
all their fields. Similar efforts were made by this Government for developing vulnerable
people like women, villagers and poor.
Ms. Leena Nair, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
said that This workshop is a clarion call for understanding the gaps in the scheme of
providing Minimum Support Price to Minor Forest Produce and making course correction.
She also said that this Scheme should be implemented through women’s self help group
because women play important role in this business. She emphasized that Haat Bazars must
be strengthened.
Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED said that This workshop aims at
expanding the horizon and taking it to all the States. MoU with Amazon is a step towards
expanding the reach of the 'Tribe India' brand to next level to National & International
markets through e-commerce.
TRIFED Signs MoU with Amazon: Marketing of Tribal Handicrafts Scaled-up for
Empowerment of Tribals
In order to have institutional support to marketing initiatives, TRIFED has formally
signed an MOU with M/s Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd for sale of tribal products
through leading e-commerce giant www.amazon.in at a mutually agreed terms & conditions.
As a part of the MOU, exquisite authentic tribal art and craft items crafted and sculpted by
tribal artisans from all over the country will be showcased on the online portal
www.amazon.in for sale. The aim is to promote tribal handicrafts like handloom products,
cane and bamboo products, tribal jewellery, Dhokra craft, tribal weaves and embroidery,
tribal paintings etc by cashing in on the online retail space reach to boost sales.
All customers on www.amazon.in and the Amazon mobile shopping app have easy
and convenient access to over 65 million products across hundreds of categories. They
benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, Cashon Delivery, Amazon’s 24x7 customer service support, and a globally recognized and
comprehensive 100% purchase protection provided by Amazon’s A-to- Z Guarantee. They
can also enjoy Amazon.in’s guaranteed one-day, two-day delivery, Sunday and Morning
delivery on products fulfilled by Amazon
“TRIBES INDIA” showrooms managed by TRIFED, offer a wide range of Tribal
Products from different parts of the country, which include Metal Craft, Tribal Textiles,
Jewellery, Tribal Paintings, Cane & Bamboo, Pottery, Gifts and Novelties, Organic and
Natural products sourced from tribals at their places of habitats from higher Himalayas
(Bhutia tribes in the Uttrakhand, Bodh & Kinnaura tribes in Himachal Pradesh) in the North
and (Toda & Irula Tribes in Nilgiri Hills) in the South and from North Eastern States
(Tangkhul Naga, Bodo, Konyak & Dimasa Tribes) to the desert of Rajasthan and Rann of
Kutch (Bhil, Garasia, Rathwa, Gamit Tribes ) in the West. There is fabulous collection of
tribal paintings mainly Saura from Orissa, Gond from Madhya Pradesh, Warli from
Maharashtra and Pithora from Gujarat.
From a single store in 1999 at Delhi, now TRIFED has established a chain of 42
retail outlets and tie-ups with 13 State level Emporiums. The idea is to provide opportunities
to the tribal artisans of the country to market their products on a sustained basis. TRIFED
plans to expand this network to other cities as well so as to provide a larger market for tribal
products.
Background:
A National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce Scheme
was organised by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
(TRIFED). Tribals constitute 8.6% of our population. Minor Forest Produce is very
important to tribals economy. There is lack of proper storage facility and logistics. It is,
therefore, important for the Government to intervene for supporting them. The MSP for
MFP Scheme provides a safety net for these tribals. Although the Scheme was launched in
2014 it had mixed result for various reasons. Some states did well but in several other States
the Scheme is yet to take off. The State has to play the role of as active player and not
remain a mere spectator. The Scheme needs to be taken to the next level through value
addition and synergy with the programmes of other departments.
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a major source of livelihood for tribals who belong
to the poorest of the poor section of society. The importance of MFPs for this section of the
society can be gauged from the fact that majority of 100 million tribals depend on MFPs for
food, fodder, shelter, medicines and cash income. It provides them critical subsistence
during the lean seasons, particularly for primitive tribal groups such as hunter gatherers, and
the landless. Tribals derive 20-40% of their annual income from MFP on which they spend
major portion of their time. This activity has strong linkage to women’s financial
empowerment as most of the MFPs are collected and used / sold by women. MFP sector has
the potential to create about 10 million workdays jobs annually in the country.
Government of India has taken a number of initiatives for socio economic
development of tribals like introduction of Forest Rights Act, PESA Act and has been
implementing schemes for development of MFP by providing financial support to State
TDCCs and TRIFED for market development of MFPs. Recognizing the critical importance
which MFP hold for tribals and its potential to create large scale employment opportunity
thereby, helping in reducing poverty and increasing empowerment of tribals particularly
women and poor people of the poorest and backward districts of the country, Govt. of India
has now decided to introduce an ambitious scheme of providing fair price for the MFP
collected by tribals through Minimum Support price (MSP).
The scheme has been started with the objective of providing fair price to MFP
gatherers, enhance their income level and ensure sustainable harvesting of MFPs. The MSP
scheme seeks to establish a framework to ensure fair prices for the produce collected by
them, assurance of buying at a particular price, primary processing, storage, transportation
etc while ensuring sustainability of the resource base. It is a holistic scheme for
development of MFP trade and covers 24 non-nationalized / non-monopolized MFPs
namely,
Karanj Seed, Mahua Seed, Sal Leaf, Sal Seed, Lac (Rangini & Kusumi), Chironjee,
Wild Honey, Myrobalan, Tamarind, Gums (Gum Karaya), Kusum Seed, Neem Seed, Puwad
Seed, Baheda, Hill Broom Grass, Shikakai, Guggul (exudate), Bael (dried & without crust),Nagarmotha, Palash Kesuda (Flower), Shatavari (dried), Madhunashini, Kalmegh,
Tamarind (de-seeded).
The scheme is applicable for implementation in all the States across India. Any de-
nationalized MFP / items removed from the purview of monopoly procurement in future
will also qualify for coverage under the Scheme. Similarly, any nationalized / monopolized
procurement MFP will disqualify for coverage under the Scheme. However, if any State
willingly wants any nationalized items to be included in MSP, then it shall have to change
its nationalized status accordingly.
Government of India has extended financial support for part of working capital
requirement of State Implementing Agencies and also share losses, if any, with the State
Governments in the ratio of 75:25. It is expected that State level agencies which were not
participating in procurement process due to fear of incurring losses will now aggressively
pursue procurement and marketing of identified items under MSP as they are assured of
financial support as well as substantial sharing of losses. It is expected to increase quantum
of MFP procurement substantially thereby benefitting tribal people. The Scheme also
envisages training of tribal MFP gatherers on sustainable harvesting and value addition
activities including facilitation for marketing of the produces so that natural resources can
be optimally utilized in a sustainable manner.
The scheme seeks to institutionalize various medium & long term aspects of
sustainable collection, value addition, market infrastructure development, knowledge base
expansion of MFPs, market intelligence development etc. Strengthening the bargaining
power of Gram Sabhas / Panchayats and their involvement shall also be addressed and taken
care of during implementation of the scheme.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India is the Nodal Ministry for
implementation of the scheme which will announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the
selected MFPs with the technical support from TRIFED. TRIFED will act as the Central
Nodal Agency for implementation and monitoring of the scheme through State level
implementing agencies. State designated agencies will undertake procurement of notified
MFPs directly from MFP gatherers (individual or collectives) at haats notified
procurement centers at grass root level at prefixed Minimum Support Price and ensure full
& timely on the spot payment to MFP gatherers.
Value Addition assumes critical importance in ensuring remunerative prices to the
tribals in the renewed approach. Two stage value addition would be the cornerstone for
enhancing livelihood income of the tribals under the scheme. The grassroot level
procurement is proposed to be undertaken through SHGs associated with Implementing
Agencies. Convergence and Networking with other Govt departments / scheme shall be
undertaken to utilise the services of existing SHGs, Aajivika etc. These SHGs shall be
appropriately empowered to undertake the procurement operations on a scientific and
systematic lines. The SHG members shall undertake preliminary value addition like
cleaning, grading, drying & home level primary processing under the direction and
supervision of State Implementing Agency. The stock after preliminary processing shall be
supplied by these SHGs to the storage of State Implementing Agencies. For higher value
addition of MFPs, Big Corporates shall be involved under PPP model. This PPP model
will be based on utilising Private entrepreneur skills in undertaking processing as well as
marketing of the produce and Central / State Government support in terms of creating
infrastructure and providing enabling environment for undertaking value addition of
systematic scientific lines. These will be sophisticated large value addition hubs managed
by Private entrepreneur.
The entire operation shall be monitored through State level committee headed by
Chief Secretary and district level committees headed by District Collector for effective
implementation of the provisions of the scheme. The scheme will touch the lives of tribal
people involved in collection of MFPs across all the States and help optimum utilization of
natural resources in a sustainable manner. This scheme will be an important milestone in
economic development of tribals.
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