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| Team of Trifed, M/O Tribal Affairs Visit Karnataka to expand tribal development programs in the state |
NEW DELHI (Lampe): The team of TRIFED
officials led by MD, TRIFED, Shri Pravir Krishna visited the state of Karnataka on 21st and 22nd January 2021 to discuss the state of progress of tribal
development programs in place and to chalk up the path for expansion. In this
regard, a meeting was taken by Shri B.S. Yediyurappa, the Chief Minister of
Karnataka which was attended by ShPravirKrishna; Shri Laxmi Naryanan IAS
(Retd) Advisor to Chief Minister of Karnataka; Dr. N. Nagambika Devi Additional
Chief Secretary, Social Welfare Department, and senior officers of Government of
Karnataka and TRIFED. A detailed plan for expansion of Tribal Enterprise
Development program including 100 VDVKs, infrastructure under MSP for MFP (100
Haat Bazaars and 20 Godowns), 5 TRIFOOD Parks, 10 mini TRIFOOD units, 5 SFURTI
clusters, and 10 retail stores across the state were discussed during this
meeting. The Chief Minister also assured his support in implementing all of
TRIFED’s tribal development schemes in the state.
The
TRIFED team also met with Mr. B. Sriramulu, Minister of Social Welfare
Department, Government of Karnataka to detail out the plan for expansion of the
tribal development schemes and sought his cooperation.
Post these meetings, a discussion took place between MD,
TRIFED and Shri Ravi Kumar, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka. The Chief
Secretary expressed his keenness in implementing the MSP for MFP program in
the state in a big way. It has been suggested that 200 haat bazaars and 40
godowns would be set up in the state; It has also been decided that a TRIFED
office will be set up in Mysore to coordinate and supervise the Van Dhan
program. It was also decided that TRIFED would collaborate with Swami
Vivekananda Youth Movement in Mysore for these proposed Van Dhan initiatives.
The
plan for expansion was then discussed in detail in the State Steering Committee
meeting on the same day, which was chaired by MD, TRIFED, and attended by senior
state officials. During this meeting, the proposal for expanding the tribal
enterprise ecosystem was put forward, and was decided that a State Project
Management Unit (SPMU) to support and coordinate with the National Project
Management Unit (NPMU) should be set up. A convergence model will also be
explored at the state level to explore opportunities for getting funds to setup
TRIFOOD parks from DMF and Article 275.1, Mini TRIFOOD unit from Ministry of
Food Processing Industry, SFURTI clusters from Ministry of Micro Small and
Medium Enterprises etc. It was confirmed that Sanjeevani Society would act as
the overall implementing agency for the entire state project and other details
were finalized.
On 22nd January 2021, the TRIFED team met with Ms. Rohini
Sindhuri, District Collector, Mysuru. In the meeting, a brief about the entire Tribal Enterprise Development program model was explained by MD TRIFED. The
allocation of available space in Chama raja Technical Institute, Sayyagi
Road, Mysuru for setting up of Tribes India showroom was also discussed,
where traditional items reflecting the heritage of Mysore will be displayed.
Based on the overall state plan, it has been decided to set up 5 VDVKs, 2
SFURTI clusters, 2 Mini TRIFOOD units, etc. in the district of Mysore. Swami
Vivekanand Youth Movement (SVYM) the NGO working extensively for the
development of a tribal community in Mysore would act as the mentoring agency. It
was also agreed that an Aadi Mahotsav, a celebration of the spirit of tribal
culture, art, and craft, and cuisine would be held annually to coincide with the
world-famous Mysore Dasara festival.
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