Forest produce such as honey and other natural resources often carry strong market value. However, middle-layer exploitation reduces earnings for tribal gatherers. When value addition, basic processing, and structured market linkage are introduced, income improves without disrupting traditional knowledge systems. Fair pricing models ensure that producers receive compensation that reflects effort and quality. Livelihood support must respect forest laws, ecological balance, and local customs. Sustainable collection practices protect both biodiversity and future earning potential. Dignity comes when communities are not treated as beneficiaries, but as skilled producers who deserve structured access to markets. Nutrition improves when income stabilizes. Income stabilizes when systems become fair. Tribal development is not about dependency; it is about enabling communities to strengthen what they already know and practice.