TRIFED Regional Office (North) participated in the National Tribal Festival at Gurez Valley, Bandipora (6–7 Aug 2025), where newly empanelled tribal SHGs and individuals showcased indigenous products
The TRIFED Regional Office (North) participated in a two-day National Tribal Festival held at Gurez Valley, Bandipora, from 6–7 August 2025. The event featured empanelled tribal Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and individual tribal artisans showcasing their indigenous craftsmanship and traditional products.
The festival was inaugurated by Sh. Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
On Day 1 (06.08.2025), the display stalls of newly empanelled tribal SHGs and individual artisans were visited by:
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Sh. Javed Ahmed Rana, Hon’ble Minister for Tribal Affairs (J&K)
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Sh. Nazir Ahmad Khan, MLA (Gurez)
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Sh. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir)
During the event, the newly empanelled tribal SHGs were felicitated on stage by the dignitaries in recognition of their contribution and skills.