Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today said that all tribal products with export potential will be promoted by government in international markets. The Minister said this while addressing the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram. Mr Goyal added that that both domestic and international markets offer immense opportunities for tribal goods and crafts.

He further informed that a scheme is currently being developed to ensure that tribal products gain the visibility and market access, strengthening export promotion. Highlighting the government’s efforts, the Minister also mentioned that 3 thousand 900 Van Dhan Kendras have acted as catalysts for the upliftment of 12 lakh members of the tribal community. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Goyal asserted that the budget allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been increased by 50 per cent this year.

During his address, the Minister called for the transformation from Van Dhan to Vyapar Dhan, urging people to work together to achieve the shared goal of empowering tribal communities.