GCC), Visakhapatnam, has been honored with the prestigious SKOCH Award 2025 in the Tribal Welfare category. The
award was presented at the SKOCH Award Ceremony held on 28.03.2026 in New
Delhi. On behalf of GCC, the Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Smt. S. S. Shobika,
lAS, received the award'
On this occasion, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara
Chandrababu Naidu garu has appreciated, the Hon'ble Minister for Tribal Welfare, Smt'
Gummadi Sandhya Rani garu and the Hon'ble Chairman of GCC, Sri Kidari Sravan
Kumar garu for getting the prestigious SKOCH Award-2025 to the Tribal Welfare
Departrnent, GCC Ltd.,
The arvard has been conferred in recognition of GCC's outstanding serviccs
under the therne 'oEmpowering Tribal Livelihoods through Fair Market Systerns and
Business Opportunitics." GCC has been making significant efforts tou'ard the
der elopmeni and empowerment of tribal communities by ensuring fair market access
to tribal farmers, strengthening processing and marketing systems, and creating
employment opportunities for tribal women and youth'
As partbf its tribal welfare and livelihood development initiatives, GCC has been
implementing several key measures. It has established a transparent procuretnetrt
,yrt.t, for Minor Forcst Produce (MFP) under the Minimurn Support Price (MSl))
,th.-., thereby protecting tribal gatherers fiom exploitation by rniddlemen
and
ensuring stable ir,.o*.. GCC is also strengthening Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
(VDVKs)
and Van Dhan Producer Enterprise Societies (VDPES), providing skill development,
infrastructure, and value-added business opportunities, especially for tribal self-help
groups and women.
To expand market access lbr tribal products across the country, GCC is activcly
participating in exhibitions, trade fairs, and branding initiatives, enabling better
i..ognition and improved prices. Additionally, it is safeguarding tribal rights over fbrest
resources, pr.r".ring traditional livelihoods, and promoting sustainable harvesting
practices. Tiansparency and efficiency are being enhanced through digital payments, eauction systems, quality control, and technological monitoring in procurement and
processing activities.
This arvard has been conferred in recognition of GCC's efforts in ensttring tair
prices for tribal products and promoting cornprehensive development in tribal areas,
thereby enhancing tribal welfare and economic empowerment.
Expressing pride over receiving this prestigious award, GCC stated that it will
continue its efforts for the holistic development of tribal regions and the empowerment
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