**Executive Summary**
The Bharat Tribes Business Conclave 2026, held from March 19 to 30 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, serves to integrate tribal enterprises into national and global value chains. Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the event aims to strengthen market linkages, promote investment, and address critical gaps in processing and value addition. Key activities include ten thematic sessions and the launch of the "RISA" signature brand to boost tribal livelihoods and economic self-reliance.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Objectives and Vision**
* **Economic Integration:** Positioning tribal enterprises within India’s mainstream economic and industrial ecosystem.
* **Strategic Shift:** Re-envisioning tribal products from "niche artefacts" to contemporary, aspirational, and globally relevant offerings.
* **Viksit Bharat @2047:** Aligning tribal growth with the national vision of an inclusive and self-reliant India by strengthening grassroots economies.
**Conclave Structure and Activities**
* **Thematic Sessions:** Ten sessions scheduled over 12 days focusing on sectors like food processing, textiles, handicrafts, and community-led tourism.
* **Market Linkages:** Facilitating B2B and B2C interactions to bridge the gap between demand and supply.
* **Brand Initiative:** Launching "RISA," a signature brand specifically for premium tribal products.
* **Broad Engagement:** Participation of over 50 policy makers and 600 delegates, including industry leaders, startups, and investors.
**Sectoral Focus**
* **Traditional Knowledge:** Supporting startups rooted in traditional wisdom and ethical luxury.
* **Empowerment:** Prioritising sustainable livelihood opportunities for tribal youth and women.
* **Resource Management:** Focusing on forest-based produce and value-added processing to prevent loss of economic potential.
**Institutional Collaboration**
* **Organisers:** Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with FICCI and TICCI (Knowledge Partners).
* **Sponsorship and Support:** Sponsored by the Ministry of Coal, with involvement from TRIFED, the Ministry of MSME (KVIC), and state governments.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tribal Artisans and Entrepreneurs**
**Impact**
They gain direct access to national and international markets, increased income through value addition, and branding support via the RISA initiative.
**Action Required**
Participate in B2B/B2C sessions and leverage the conclave to showcase products and adopt contemporary branding.
**Industry Leaders and Investors**
**Impact**
They are presented with new investment opportunities in sustainable luxury, food processing, and startups rooted in traditional knowledge.
**Action Required**
Engage in thematic sessions and establish long-term partnerships for inclusive growth within tribal economies.
**Government and Policy Makers**
**Impact**
The conclave generates actionable policy insights and reinforces the commitment to enterprise-led tribal empowerment.
**Action Required**
Use the outcomes of the ten thematic sessions to refine interventions in skill development and market integration.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Tribes Business Conclave 2026: An outcome-driven platform designed to strengthen market linkages, promote investments, and integrate tribal enterprises into global value chains.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The primary government body organizing the conclave and driving the strategic shift towards positioning tribal products as globally relevant offerings.
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026: An evolved and restructured version of Aadi Mahotsav that serves as a broader showcase for tribal art, craft, and culture while facilitating enterprise-led empowerment.
TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India): The specialized agency involved in managing tribal marketing and development, represented at the conclave to support artisan integration into the value chain.
Viksit Bharat @2047: The national vision for a self-reliant India which this initiative supports by strengthening grassroots economies and tribal livelihoods.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Bharat Tribes Business Conclave 2026
Inaugurated at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi;
Advancing Tribal Enterprise and Industry
Partnerships
“Connecting Roots to Revenue: Tribal Enterprises Take
Centre Stage at Bharat Tribes Conclave”
More than 50 policy makers & experts along with 600
delegates to participate in Business Conclave from 19 to 30
March
An outcome-driven platform to strengthen market linkages,
promoteinvestments, and integrate tribal enterprises into
global value chains
Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 5:39PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi: The Bharat Tribes Fest – Business Conclave was inaugurated today at Sunder Nursery, New
Delhi, as part of the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Government of India.The Conclave was inaugurated by Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of
Tribal Affairs in the august presence of Smt. Roop Rashi, Additional Secretary and CEO, Khadi and
Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME; Shri Manish Thakur, Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Tribal Affairs; Shri Anant Prakash Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs; and Shri
M. Rajamurugan, Managing Director, TRIFED. The Conclave is sponsored by the Ministry of Coal and
being held in association withFederation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and
Tribal Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TICCI), serving as the Knowledge Partners.The Business Conclave marks a significant step towards positioning tribal enterprises within India’s
mainstream economic and industrial ecosystem. Envisaged as an outcome-oriented platform, it brings
together senior leadership from the Government of India and State Governments, along with industry
leaders, corporates, investors, development institutions, startups, and tribal entrepreneurs.
Building on the larger vision of Bharat Tribes Fest, an evolved and re-envisioned form of Aadi Mahotsav,
the Conclave reflects a strategic shift from presenting tribal products as niche artefacts to positioning them
as aspirational, contemporary, and globally relevant offerings rooted in authenticity.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
underscored the importance of the Conclave as a critical intervention in strengthening tribal livelihoods.
She stated, “The Bharat Tribes Business Conclave is a significant intervention to strengthen tribal
livelihoods by addressing critical gaps in processing and value addition, where much of the potential is
currently lost. While demand for tribal products exists, several constraints continue to hinder effective
alignment between demand and supply. This platform seeks to bridge these gaps by enabling stronger B2B
and B2C linkages, expanding market access, and enhancing both demand and supply from tribal regions
—thereby boosting incomes and enabling tribal communities to contribute meaningfully to the vision of
Viksit Bharat @2047 under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister.”Elaborating on the initiatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, she highlighted the restructuring of Aadi
Mahotsav to bring celebration, craftsmanship, and market linkages onto a single platform, stating that “the
Ministry is focused on making tribal artisans and producers integral to the value chain. In this direction,
Aadi Mahotsav has been restructured as ‘Bharat Tribes Fest’ - a platform that goes beyond cultural
celebration to showcase crafts and actively facilitate market linkages for their promotion and sale. This
restructuring is a key initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.”
Shri Anant Prakash Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, highlighted the broader vision
of the Conclave and its role as a knowledge-sharing platform. He stated,“This is not just a Business
Conclave, but a step towards integrating tribal enterprises into national and global value chains. With
over 50 speakers and 600 delegates deliberating on market linkages, innovation, and enterprise
development, it aims to unlock the potential of tribal artisans and their products. Placing artisans at its
core, the Conclave serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, partnerships, and strengthening
sustainable livelihoods.”
Delivering vote of thanks, Ms. Deepali Masirkar, Director, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, said, “This
platform has a lot of potential to generate tangible and measurable outcomes, and this is not just a
conclave, but a movement.”
The Conclave is envisioned as a key interface between policy and industry, fostering deeper engagement
and long-term partnerships for the inclusive and sustainable growth of tribal economies. Ten thematic
sessions, scheduled from 19 to 30 March, will bring together experts and stakeholders across priority
sectors, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to enterprise-led tribal empowerment and market
integration.The Conclave will focus on sectors such as food processing and forest-based produce, tribal textiles and
handicrafts, ethical and sustainable luxury, startups rooted in traditional knowledge, skill development,
and community-led tourism. Through curated sessions, panel discussions, and B2B interactions, it aims to
promote market linkages, value addition, branding, access to finance, innovation, and sustainable
livelihood opportunities, particularly for tribal youth and women, while also generating actionable policy
insights.
Held as part of Bharat Tribes Fest 2026, which commenced on 18th March 2026, the Conclave
complements a broader showcase of tribal art, craft, cuisine, and culture. The Fest also features key
initiatives such as the launch of the RISA signature brand for premium tribal products, a CSR Summit, and
other thematic engagements.The initiative aligns with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to build an inclusive and self-reliant
India, positioning tribal communities as key partners in growth. It advances the larger goal of Viksit
Bharat by strengthening grassroots economies and integrating tribal artisans and producers into national
and global value chains.
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