Union tribal affairs ministerArjun Munda launched the Marketing and Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme to strengthen the livelihood means for tribal artisans through efficiency in procurement, logistics and marketing of tribal products from northeastern states. Chief minister N Biren Singh was present at the launch of the scheme.
The Centre, under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been taking up initiatives for Empowerment, creation of EMPLOYMENT opportunities and the upgrade the livelihood of tribal people across the country.
He informed that the PTP-NER scheme is fully funded by the Centre and abudgetof around Rs 143 crore has been allocated for its implementation.