Two-day Tribal Artisans Mela sponsored by the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited, Ministry of Tribal Affairs GOI began today the 9th May 2023 at Town Hall, Wokha. 50 (fifty) Artisans from various parts of the district took part on the first day of the mela, varieties of products are being brought for exhibition and sale during the event by the artisans.

Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Ajit Kumar Ranjan ,IAS, while addressing the inaugural programme, expressed gratitude to the representatives of TRIFED, India NEHHDC, and NBHM for providing opportunities to the tribal artisans of Wokha district through increased efficiency in procurement, logistics, and marketing of tribal products. He also urged the artisans to take feedback from TRIFED and improve the quality of their products and emphasized that TRIFED would not only help in sourcing tribal art and craft in its original form but also in spreading awareness about all of its activities.

Sh. Pamthing Keishing, DM TRIFED Regional Office, Gauhati highlighted the empanelment process for the tribal artisans and their products. He explained the importance of empanelment and its benefits in marketing tribal products. He also encouraged the artisans to showcase their unique and diverse products at the event.

The TAM provided a platform for tribal communities to exhibit their talents and skills and showcase their products to a wider audience. It was organized under the Marketing and Logistics Development for the promotion of Tribal products.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Anuranjan Singh, MGNF from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

 (DPRO & IA, Wokha)