India’s first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit was organised in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada.
- The aim of the summit was to inspire, nurture and promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among the tribal youth.
- The summit was organized by NITI Aayog in partnership with Government of United States of America.
- The event was a part of 8th Global Entrepreneurship Summit being held in India (Hyderabad).
- Tribal entrepreneurs from various sectors across the country and abroad participated in the summit.
- The summit has been addressed by eminent speakers from NITI Aayog, health and agri-pharma sectors.
- Fueling entrepreneurial spirit among tribal community, generating livelihood opportunities, effective packaging-branding of products from tribal belts and help facilitate global outreach of locally made organic products was stressed in the event.
- There were Interactive sessions on ‘Alternative Livelihood Options’ and ‘Forest and Agro-based Entrepreneurship’ focused on promoting sustainable and inclusive development.