TheKarnataka State Lamps Cooperation Federationis planning to openTribes India Outlets, branded as Tri shops, at many locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, to promote minor forest produces (MFP) gathered by tribal community members in the Mysuru region.
TheLampshas decided to open these outlets in association withMaharshi Valmiki Tribal Development Corporation. It has planned to open 15 such outlets at popular tourist spots and KSRTC bus stands across the state. To start with, six TRI shops will be opened in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru. Many of them will be opened at KSRTC bus stands.
Lamps has been promoting and Marketing MFPs like dry shikakai (soapnut powder), gooseberry, wild honey, seeded tamarind, resins, lichens, various fruits, roots and vegetables collected by tribal communities in Bandipur, Nagarahole, BRT Tiger Reserve and forests in Mysuru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagalur districts.