New 55% Off on All Courses - Enroll Now! Click Here

    Question

    Which of the following organisations is mandated to

    develop Minor Forest Produce (MFP)?
    A Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) came into existence in 1987. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The ultimate objective of TRIFED is socio-economic development of tribal people in the country by way of marketing development of the tribal products such as metal craft, tribal textiles, pottery, tribal paintings and pottery on which the tribals depends heavily for major portion of their income. It mainly undertakes two functions viz. Minor Forest Produce (MFP) development and Retail Marketing and Development. MFP is an important source of livelihood for tribal people. This includes all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and include bamboo, canes, fodder, leaves, gums, waxes, dyes, resins and many forms of food including nuts, wild fruits, honey, lac, tusser etc.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: