Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 30th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report outlines the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through TRIFED to generate livelihoods for tribal communities. It provides a performance review of procurement and sales from 2021 to 2026 and details the status of unsold inventory as of July 2, 2026. The document emphasizes value-addition interventions and market linkages to prevent distress sales among tribal gatherers.
Key Points / Main Content
Scheme Objectives and Execution
The PMJVM scheme is implemented by TRIFED to generate livelihood opportunities for tribal beneficiaries across India.
Core activities include the identification and empanelment of tribal artisans and the procurement of handicrafts, handlooms, and natural food products.
Marketing is conducted through a retail chain of 115 "Tribes India" outlets, exhibitions, and e-commerce platforms.
Procurement and Sales Performance (2021–2026)
2021-22: Recorded the highest procurement at ₹2,900.33 lakh and sales at ₹4,342.32 lakh.
2025-26: Procurement stood at ₹1,693.70 lakh with sales realized at ₹3,775.88 lakh.
Sales figures consistently exceeded procurement values across all reported years.
Inventory Analysis
As of July 2, 2026, the total value of unsold inventory held by TRIFED is ₹5,944.57 lakh.
Aging of Inventory: 50.03% (₹2,973.85 lakh) is older than three years, while 26.95% (₹1,601.79 lakh) is less than one year old.
Regional offices in Bihar & Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh hold significant portions of the older inventory.
Support Interventions
TRIFED provides value addition through processing, packaging, and branding of Minor Forest Produce (MFP).
Interventions aim to strengthen market linkages and improve price realization for tribal gatherers to prevent distress sales.
Impact Analysis
Tribal Beneficiaries (Artisans and Gatherers)Impact
They receive livelihood opportunities through the empanelment process and the procurement of their products. They benefit from value-addition services and protection against distress sales.
Action Required
Engage in the production of handicrafts, handlooms, and natural products; participate in the empanelment process to access TRIFED’s marketing network.
TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited)Impact
Responsible for managing a massive retail and e-commerce network and handling a significant volume of unsold inventory (over ₹5,944 lakh).
Action Required
Execute procurement, provide marketing support, and implement value-addition interventions; manage and clear aging inventory across regional offices.
Ministry of Tribal AffairsImpact
The Ministry oversees the implementation of the PMJVM scheme and monitors the socio-economic impact on tribal communities through Lok Sabha reporting.
Action Required
Continue the implementation of the PMJVM scheme and monitor TRIFED’s performance in procurement, sales, and inventory management.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM): A central scheme implemented for the livelihood generation of tribal beneficiaries through the marketing and development of tribal products.
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED): The nodal agency responsible for implementing the PMJVM scheme and generating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through product procurement and marketing.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The primary government ministry responsible for the implementation of tribal welfare schemes and overseeing the activities of TRIFED.
Tribes India Outlets: A retail network chain consisting of 115 outlets used for the sale and distribution of tribal products like handicrafts, handlooms, and food items.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIFED PROCUREMENT OF MFP
प्रव तथ: 30 JUL 2026 1:36PM by PIB Delhi
Replying to a question in Lok Sabha today the Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas
Uikey informed that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
(PMJVM) scheme through Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
(TRIFED) for livelihood generation of the tribal beneficiaries across the country. Under the scheme,
TRIFED is engaged in generating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through marketing
development of the tribal products produced by them which include handicraft, handloom & natural and
food products. The identification and empanelment of tribal artisans and procurement of various tribal
products from them are the core activities for generating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.
The various tribal products are sold through retail network chain of 115 Tribes India Outlets, exhibition
and E-Commerce platforms. The year-wise details of procurement and sales realised since 2021 is given
below:
Year Procurement (₹ lakh) Sales (₹ lakh)
2021-22 2,900.33 4,342.32
2022-23 1,520.33 3,574.09
2023-24 1,804.16 3,607.22
2024-25 1,754.66 3,386.92
2025-26 1,693.70 3,775.88
(c): As on 02.07.2026, the total value of unsold inventory held by TRIFED is ₹5,944.57 lakh, of which
₹2,973.85 lakh (50.03%) is more than three years old, ₹573.11 lakh (9.64%) is three years old, ₹795.83
lakh (13.39%) is two years old and ₹1,601.79 lakh (26.95%) is less than one year old. The state-wise and
year-wise details are given at Annexure-I.
(d): The interventions include value addition of MFP through processing, packaging and branding, and
marketing support provided by TRIFED to strengthen market linkages, improve price realisation and
prevent distress sale by tribal gatherers.
Annexure-I
Annexure-I as referred to in reply to part (c) of LSUQ no. 1846 for answer on 30.07.2026 regarding
TRIFED procurement of MFP
(Value Rs. In Lakh)Regional Office Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year
2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
&
2014
ANDHRA & 7.86 0.25 0.79 2.92 14.99 41.01 16.02 43.93 12.37
TELANGANA
BIHAR & 24.49 1.09 3.11 25.87 26.02 60.80 20.38 158.41 14.24
JHARKHAND
CHHATTISGARH 13.37 0.70 0.10 10.22 27.13 68.03 19.60 122.58 34.29
DELHI NCR 10.26 5.11 5.97 20.64 38.33 69.20 19.07 85.62 14.69
GUJARAT 11.00 4.88 0.38 10.85 24.54 20.88 10.35 52.30 11.06
MADHYA 6.40 1.58 2.08 23.82 23.46 101.21 45.93 44.93 119.14
PRADESH
MAHARASHTRA 17.98 3.01 3.27 9.82 27.21 46.74 7.37 66.79 22.11
NORTH 5.93 3.17 2.35 5.46 11.83 27.44 4.05 8.29 3.73
NORTH EAST 5.63 2.05 3.37 13.67 38.10 51.86 11.64 28.00 14.99
ODISHA 6.59 2.26 0.82 5.90 8.58 28.86 20.42 13.64 8.45
RAJASTHAN 4.97 4.64 0.81 17.19 68.45 126.09 37.19 39.34 9.72
SOUTH 15.90 3.89 3.30 16.79 30.91 71.57 36.03 77.83 18.83
UP & UK 1.80 1.15 3.90 7.69 12.30 36.93 10.53 30.34 11.05
WEST BENGAL 10.96 1.63 3.91 4.55 17.62 51.03 36.30 41.50 11.59
Grand Total 143.14 35.41 34.16 175.39 369.48 801.64 294.87 813.51 306.25
More than 3 years old
Total 2973.85Percentage (%) 50.03
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