Overview
- Piyush Goyal said a formal scheme is being developed to promote exports of tribal-made products through e-commerce, overseas warehousing, and established trade networks.
- The announcement was made at the Tribal Business Conclave in New Delhi, jointly hosted by DPIIT with the Commerce, Tribal Affairs, and Culture ministries.
- The government reported a 50% increase in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs budget this year and reduced GI tag fees to Rs 1,000 to encourage more registrations.
- Officials cited 3,900 Van Dhan Kendras supporting roughly 12 lakh members as a platform for scaling market-linked tribal enterprises.
- The conclave showcased over 250 enterprises with around 150 exhibitors and more than 100 start-ups on the Roots to Rise platform, supported by partners including FICCI, PRAYOGI, and SIDBI.