Serving as a resource agency, the IIE has been instrumental in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) in Assam. The institute provides technical support, training, and capacity building to tribal SHGs, focusing on value addition, quality control, and product development of minor forest produce. This initiative enhances the marketability of forest-based products and ensures adherence to quality standards... Read More +

Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)

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TRIFED has been instrumental in establishing Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in Assam. These centers aggregate forest products and focus on branding and marketing, ensuring that products meet quality standards required for broader market access... Read More +

Scaling Up Agricultural Technologies Project

This project emphasizes developing partnerships with agribusinesses and institutions to provide SHGs and FPOs in Assam with access to appropriate agricultural engineering technologies. It includes training through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and support for establishing Farm Mechanization Units (FMUs) and Common Facility Centres (CFCs), thereby enhancing product quality and innovation... Read More +

Assam Agricultural University (AAU)

AAU collaborates with SHGs and FPOs to offer training programs and workshops on sustainable harvesting practices, post-harvest management, and value addition of forest produce. These programs aim to improve product quality and introduce innovative processing techniques, thereby increasing the competitiveness of forest-based products in both domestic and international markets.

Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI)

RFRI provides research and development support to SHGs and FPOs by developing sustainable methods for harvesting and processing non-timber forest products. The institute's research focuses on improving product quality, shelf-life, and developing new products from forest resources, thereby adding value and opening new market avenues.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati

In partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), IIT Guwahati has established an incubation center to promote tree-based enterprises in Assam. This center aims to provide youth and small entrepreneurs with the necessary support to start new enterprises and scale up existing ones, focusing on manufacturing processes that enhance livelihood opportunities and strengthen the environmental fabric of Assam... Read More +

Assam Forest Department's Research Education and Working Plan (REWP) Wing

The REWP wing of the Assam Forest Department engages in various research activities related to forest vegetation and factors affecting it. This includes providing training and capacity-building programs for SHGs and FPOs, focusing on sustainable practices and quality control measures to ensure that forest-based products are market-ready and meet quality standards... Read More +

Tree-Based Enterprise Incubation Centre (TBEIC)

In January 2023, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to launch the TBEIC in Assam. This center provides training, technology, and business support to aspiring entrepreneurs in the region, focusing on fostering economic growth through tree-based enterprises. The initiative aims to empower youth by equipping them with essential skills and comprehensive support to establish sustainable tree-based enterprises... Read More +

Assam Skill University Project

The Assam Skill University Project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, aims to strengthen the state's skills education and training system. A key component of the project is the establishment of a faculty of entrepreneurship and innovation, which will develop and manage networks of industry partners, alumni, business support, and funding organizations. This initiative is designed to support entrepreneurship education, manage incubator facilities, and facilitate joint R&D and technology transfer for industry partners, thereby enhancing the capabilities of forest-based enterprises... Read More +

TRIFED's Collaborations

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has been collaborating with various ministries and organizations to promote tribal livelihoods. Notably, TRIFED has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture to establish 100 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Honey FPOs across the country, including in Assam. These collaborations aim to enhance the marketing and branding of forest-based products, ensuring better market access and economic sustainability for tribal communities... Read More +

Assam Agroforestry Development Board

The Assam Agroforestry Development Board promotes agroforestry activities to improve the productivity of farming systems, reduce pressure on existing forest resources, and meet the raw material requirements of wood-based industries. By integrating trees into farming systems, the board aims to enhance the economic impact and sustainability of forest-based enterprises in the state... Read More +

The Government of Assam, in partnership with specialized institutions, is playing a vital role in strengthening the value chain of forest-based enterprises. By integrating quality control expertise and product innovation, these collaborations ensure that products meet domestic and international standards for market success. Additionally, the government is actively fostering strategic partnerships with academic, quality, and R&D institutions to drive innovation, enhance manufacturing processes, and improve trade competencies, thereby boosting the economic impact and sustainability of the sector.

• The scheme emphasizes developing value chains for forest-based products, enhancing the income of tribal communities by providing them with skill training and capacity building... Read More +
• TRISSAM - Authentic Tribal Products from Assam: Enhancing market reach through grading, quality testing, packaging, and branding. Expanding sales via e-commerce platforms and targeted market identification, bringing Assam's rich tribal heritage to a global audience.... Read More +