Ministry of Tribal Affairs has taken many steps to strengthen institutions viz. Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA)/ Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP), Tribal Research Institutions (TRIs) etc. through grants provided under the special Central Assistance to Tribal Sup-Plan and the Article 275(1). States have been allocated specific funds for strengthening of such institutions. Institutions active in development and marketing of tribal products and produce etc. are also supported through a Central Sector Scheme.