The 2nd phase of Tribal Artisans Empanelment Mela (TAeM) was held at Town Hall, Peren Town on 21st September 2023, DIPR informed. The TAeM was jointly organised by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) & MARCOFED Ltd. under the scheme ‘Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region’ (PTP-NER).

Minister for PHED & Cooperation, Jacob Zhimomi graced the inauguration program and said in his address that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tribal artisans are able to earn respectable and dignified incomes. Through platforms like TRIFED Ltd. and MARCOFED Ltd, not only are the tribal products reaching every nook and corner of the country but the rich cultural heritage is also being promoted, he said.

Zhimomi called upon the local artisans to make use of such opportunities, stating that the State Government stands ready to offer assistance and help. He also urged the local artisans to focus on quality products. In many ways, they’re the brand ambassadors of our culture, Jacob added.

Through platforms like TRIFED Ltd and MARCOFED Ltd, not only are our tribal products reaching every nook and corner of the country but our rich cultural heritage is also being promoted. I call upon our Naga artisans to make use of such opportunities. 2/3@tribesindia… pic.twitter.com/oKCILWHXkp

— Jacob Zhimomi (@jacob_zhimomi) September 21, 2023

Lt. Col. Sanyam Kashyap, GM (PT-NER), TRIFED Delhi in his short speech said the main purpose of TRIFED is to provide platform and strengthen the livelihood opportunities of tribal artisans of North Eastern Region. He also enlightened the gathering on the importance of empanelment and its benefits.

Deputy Commissioner Peren, Vineet Kumar who welcomed the guests on behalf of the people of Peren District thanked the TRIFED and MARCOFED Ltd. for providing opportunity for local artisans of Peren through the Tribal Artisans Empanelment Mela.

Earlier, the programme began with a welcome note by R. Bendang Ao, MD, MARCOFED Ltd, while vote of thanks was proposed by Abhijeet Dutta, JA, TRIFED NER.

The Minister was accompanied by Advisor Information and Technology & Communication, Economics & Statistics and Evaluation, H. Sethrongkyu Sangtam, MLA, Dr. Sukhato A. Sema and MLA, Er. Picto.

A total of 36 Artisans participated at the TAeM, and out of which 15 Artisans were empaneled and their products taken by TRIFED.