<span style="color: #222222;">TRIFED has been carrying out several programmes and initiatives to improve the livelihoods of the tribals and work towards their empowerment. A major game changing initiative- Van Dhan Programme, has been implemented by TRIFED in the recent past which is spearheading in 25 states and 307 districts with availability of MFPs as well as significant forest dwelling tribal population. In a bid to expand its activities and help more tribals, TRIFED has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini- Nation First Policy Research Centre on 29th of this month for a collaborative effort in leveraging knowledge, expertise and institutional strengths.<br />''<br />''TRIFED is exploring convergences with organizations, government and non-government and academic, to continue its mission towards tribal empowerment. TRIFED continues to work towards generating income and livelihoods for tribal people through various schemes including the Van Dhan Yojana.</span><br />