(a) whether Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) has
been taking appropriate steps to improve the production and sale of sal and siali leaf plates;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b): Yes,Madam.TRIFED has been organizing training programmes for Scheduled Tribe
artisans and Minor Forest Produce (MFP) gatherers for improving the production and sale of sal and
siali plates.This activity includes imparting technical training, providing bio-fuel run
moulding and stitching machines to the tribal self help groups free of cost.TRIFED also provides
assistance for construction of temporary work sheds.
(c) Does not arise.