NTFP Value Addition and Livelihood Promotion

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are an important source of income for rural and tribal communities, and Seba Jagat works to enhance the value of these products through processing, branding, and marketing. Seba Jagat helps communities develop skills in value-added product creation, such as producing herbal medicines, jams, handicrafts, and essential oils. These products can command higher market prices, improving the financial well-being of local households. Seba Jagat also links these products to larger regional and national markets, ensuring fair trade and better price realization for NTFP collectors. By promoting sustainable harvesting techniques and fostering entrepreneurship in NTFP value addition, Seba Jagat creates alternative income streams for communities while preserving the biodiversity of forests. This approach not only improves livelihoods but also strengthens the local economy and empowers women, who are often the primary collectors and processors of NTFPs.