Supporting Vana Surakshya Samitis through the commercialisation of non-timber forest produce and handcrafted goods — every purchase strengthens forest-fringe households.
Wild, raw, multi-floral honey collected by VSS groups from sal and mahua forests across Odisha.
High-curcumin, GI-tagged Kandhamal turmeric cultivated by tribal VSS households under organic certification.
100% compostable dinnerware stitched from sal leaves — a livelihood mainstay for forest-fringe women's groups.
Aromatic mahua flowers gathered from project landscapes — a culturally significant NTFP and key seasonal income source.
Cold-pressed Pongamia oil — a versatile bio-based product enabling VSS-led seed collection programmes.
Hand-woven baskets, mats and home accessories crafted by EDC artisans trained under OBDA convergence programmes.