The main focus behind micro-enterprise initiatives was to provide alternative access to markets. TRIMACS (Tribal Mutually Aided Cooperative Society) a registered Cooperative Society was promoted to play a leadership role in instituting and coordinating Marketing Action Groups (MAGs). In 2002 four MAGs and two sub centres were working in an operational area of 15 villages. They were involved mainly in the marketing of palm fiber, cashew and tamarind. Subsequently TRIMACS acquired dealership for the brand ‘Shakti’ and was selling its products through local kiosks. They also acquired sewing machines and plate pressing equipment for production of leaf plates (Adda leaf plate). The Society now functions independently. They have their own website, trimacsbazaar.com. Subsequently two new Mutually Aided Cooperatives (MACs) were initiated in East Godavari and Visakhapatnam districts known as Boddagandi MAC and Matsyagedda MAC respectively. They are in the process of being registered and are marketing local produce in their respective regions namely hill brooms, adda leaf plates, tamarind, ginger, turmeric, pipalli, pulses, etc. Boddagandi MAC operates from a roadside village, Mangampadu where the MAC has acquired four sewing machines and a pressing machine to manufacture leaf plates. The future perspective is to strengthen and consolidate micro-credit and micro-enterprise initiatives for enhancing livelihood opportunities.