• To identify and study the NTFRs widely collected/produced, consumed and traded, both locally and nationally.

• To collect and analyze information on value chains, actors, market channel, pricing mechanisms and value addition of the potential NTFRs.

• To develop entrepreneurship and enhance livelihoods of Shina tribe through value chains improvement by value addition (time, place, form and possession) and commercialization of non-timber forest resources

• Database on quantity of collection, consumption and marketing of key NTFRs and contributory role of NTFRs in household income and employment generation.

• Value chain analysis of NTFRs trading

• Awareness generation among NTFRs collectors, processors, villagers, traders, local bodies and other stakeholders.

• Trainings on skill up-gradation and capacity building of stakeholders of Shina community.

• Entrepreneurship development through value chains improvement by value addition (time, place, form and possession) and commercialization of non-timber forest resources.

• PhD Registration should be done.