In a recent development, 1996 IRS-IT officer T Roumuan Paite, currently serving as CMD of the National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has been assigned additional responsibilities as the Managing Director of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED).

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has sanctioned Paite’s appointment to this new role. Effective from November 13, 2023, until November 12, 2024, or until a permanent appointment is made, whichever is earlier, Paite will oversee TRIFED’s operations in addition to his current duties at NSTFDC.

This move highlights the government’s dedication to enhancing tribal development initiatives and promoting coordination between key agencies in this sector.