ISDMTP/P Scheme 2026: 100% Grant Support for Tribal Produce Marketing
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Quick answer
The ISDMTP/P scheme offers 100% grant-in-aid to state tribal corporations and federations to develop and market products made by Scheduled Tribes. It assists tribal gatherers and artisans with fair pricing, modern storage facilities, and product branding. Implementing organisations apply offline by submitting project plans to their State Welfare Department or the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
At a glance
| Main benefit | 100% Central Grant for Tribal Produce Support |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Tribal Affairs |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Introduced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Products/Produce (ISDMTP/P) scheme consolidates efforts to build a resilient economic safety net for tribal communities. The programme funds government and recognised cooperative agencies to procure forest and agricultural produce at equitable rates, preventing distress sales. It also supports research, traditional knowledge patenting, skill upgradation, brand building, and the creation of essential supply chain infrastructure such as warehouses and processing units.
Benefits
- Fair price determination and safety-net procurement of natural and handcrafted tribal products by state agencies
- Procurement support during harvest seasons when local market prices drop
- Establishment of sales channels in urban centres to expand demand for tribal items
- Assistance with product grading, standardisation, source certification, and patenting
- Skill training and design upgradation to create high-value, utilitarian items
- Research and development grants for creating new products, processing techniques, and documenting traditional knowledge
- Infrastructure funding for warehouses, village-level godowns, and cold storage facilities
- Establishment of a trade information system to share market prices with gatherers via SMS and web services
- Support for brand creation and designing products specifically tailored for international export markets
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED)
- State Tribal Development Cooperative Corporations
- State Forest Development Corporations (SDCs)
- Minor Forest Produce (Trading and Development) Federations (MFPTDFs)
- Identified organisations working on tribal product design, export processing, tribal artisan training, patenting, research, and GI certification
Who cannot apply
- Proposals or activities that have already received financial assistance under any other government scheme
Documents required
- Registration certificate of the corporation, federation, or organisation
- Details of authorised share capital and paid-up share capital
- Turnover details for the previous three financial years and projected turnover for the current year
- Profit and loss statements for the last three years
- Copies of audited balance sheets and annual reports for the last three years
- Year-wise record of grants received under this scheme along with pending utilisation certificates
- Any other supporting document requested by the nodal department
How to apply
- 1The implementing agency drafts a detailed proposal and action plan covering current-year requirements and multi-year perspective goals.
- 2The agency compiles audited utilisation certificates as per General Financial Rules (GFR) for any previous grants.
- 3A formal undertaking is signed certifying that no funds have been drawn from other sources for the proposed activities.
- 4State-level agencies submit the proposal dossier offline to their respective State Tribal or Welfare Department.
- 5The State Department evaluates the plan and forwards it to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (TRIFED submits directly to the Ministry).
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the ISDMTP/P scheme?+
The objective is to support institutions working for Scheduled Tribes to develop, market, and secure fair returns for agricultural and forest produce.
Which ministry manages this scheme?+
The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
How much financial support is provided under the scheme?+
The scheme provides 100% grant-in-aid to approved implementing agencies for sanctioned tribal marketing and development activities.
Can individual tribal artisans apply directly for grants?+
No, funds are not given directly to individuals; they are released to designated implementing agencies like TRIFED and State Forest Corporations.
What infrastructure can be built using these scheme funds?+
The grant can be used to set up warehouses, village-level storage, processing facilities, and cold storage units.
Can an agency claim grants for activities funded by other schemes?+
No, agencies must certify that no funds have been obtained from any other source for the proposed activities.
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