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Aadi Mahotsav, the National Tribal Festival will be inaguarted by the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs on 25th October, at Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

Facts About:

• The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), is organizing this mega event.
• It acts as a one-of-a-kind, mutually beneficial bridge to begin a journey through the tapestry of India's indigenous heritage.
• At this event, more than 100 stalls would present a wide range of Indian tribal culture, handicrafts, culinary artistry, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
• 'Millets grown by Tribals' will be featured at this Aadi Mahotsav in addition to other handicrafts, handloom, pottery, and jewelry attractions.

What is the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED)?

• It is a national-level apex organization that operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

                  It facilitates and provides services to help tribes sell their products.

• In order for tribal people to carry out their operations in a more organized and scientific way, it aims to equip them with the necessary knowledge, resources, and tools.
• Its goal is to promote the socioeconomic development of the nation's indigenous populations through the sale of products made by them, such as pottery, metalwork, textiles, paintings, and pottery, on which they heavily rely for a significant portion of their income.