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Handicrafts
The Handicrafts sector
enjoys a special significance in the country’s economy in terms of employment
generation as well as earning of foreign exchange through exports. This
sector alone employs more than 48.2 lakhs persons at present, as per census
conducted in 1993. However, after the completion of the on going All India
Census of Handicraft artisans, which is nearing completion, the exact number
of artisans as well as its demographic composition would be known. Majority
of the work force in this sector belong to the women, SC/ST minority and
other weaker section of the society. The promotion of handicrafts industries
is the primary responsibility of the State Governments. However, the Office
of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) has been implementing various
developmental schemes at the central level to supplement the activities
of the States in the handicrafts sector, besides exploring the new thrust
areas. Some of these are outlined below:
TRAINING Training is given for upgradation of skills of the existing craftsmen as well as to unskilled ones with a view to expanding employment and the production base of crafts with high potential for economic growth and for revival of languishing crafts. Training is given
through:
Departmentally Run Training Centres Handknotted Carpets The Handknotted carpet industry in India employs over 15.5 lakhs of weavers in a number of States including Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. More than, 90% of the carpets produced in India are exported. Exports amounted to more than Rs. 2013.94 Crores (US M$ 479.56) during 1998-99. During 1999-2000 the export of carpet have been targeted at Rs. 2230 crores. The achievement till December 1999 is Rs.1629.66 crores (P). As per the decision by the Government of India to run a bare minimum number of training Centres, 102 Carpet Training Centres have been closed so far. At present 234 departmental basic training centres and 100 Advance Training Centres are in existence all over India. The peripatetic character of these centres has made it possible to bring wider area under the programme. A programme has also been successfully initiated to expand the carpet production base in the country through training in the hilly areas of Western U.P., Northern Madhya Pradesh etc. Besides, there are seven centres for washing and finishing of carpets where training in post-weaving operation is imparted. Apart from imparting training, these centres also ensure finishing of carpets before disposal. It is targeted to train 4500 trainees during 1999-2000 in carpet weaving. In order to provide
modern facilities in pre-loom and post-loom operation in carpet weaving,
an Institute of Carpet Technology is being set up at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
The Institute will impart training to practising craftsmen for upgrading
their technical knowledge with reference to weaving, dyeing, designing,
finishing and test facilities for various quality parameters of yarn, dye,
fibres and carpet. The first short duration training course in dyeing of
wool using vegetable dyes was held between 15th Nov.,99 and 22nd November,99.
Hand Printed Textiles To promote hand printing of textiles and upgrade the skills of artisans, 9 Handblock Printing Training Centres are being run by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) through out the country. In each centre 25 trainees get training for a period of one year duration. For operation of this scheme, during 1999-2000, Rs. 72.8 lakhs has been sanctioned and upto December, 1999, a sum of Rs. 37.9 Lakhs has been utilised. For technology upgradation
in hand printing, a National Craft Institute of Hand printed Textiles has
been functioning at Jaipur to study the present technique of production
and suggest improvements in design, styles and techniques of hand printing.
During the year 1999-2000, a total allocation of Rs. 20.80 lakhs has been
made, out of which upto December 1999, a sum of Rs. 15.52 lakhs has been
utilised. The Institute has undertaken a survey of three clusters. The
Institute also organises workshops, training programmes etc.Upto Dec.,99,
3 workshops on vegetable dyes have been conducted in the different parts
of the country and two more similar workshops shall be organised in the
remaining part of the year. The two Common Facility Service Centres at
Farrukhabad and Ahmedabad have been closed. During the year 1999-2000 a
total amount of Rs. 19.00 Lakhs was allocated out of which Rs. 8.50 lakhs
has been utilised till December, 1999 . Some of the staff of these two
centres shall be placed at the disposal of surplus cell and the remaining
staff shall be re-deployed. The Regional Design and Technical Development
Centre (RDTDC) Bangalore also runs a scheme of Dye Research Laboratory
to conduct research and dissemination in the use of Vegetable dyes for
printing and dyeing of textiles. For the Dye Research Laboratory, by which
detailed experiment and research are being conducted to find out the usefulness
of using various materials, an amount of Rs. 15.80 Lakhs has been sanctioned
for the scheme during 1999-2000 and till December, 1999 a sum of Rs. 3.34
Lakhs has been utilised.
Extension Unit in Textiles Weaving under Regional Design & Technical Development Centre The objective of
this scheme is to conduct research and dissemination of information on
Hand-printed Textiles. This Design centre also has 4 extension units which
impart training in handblock printing apart from demonstration in techniques
evolved in Hand-printed textiles. During 1999-2000 an amount of Rs 28.67
Lakhs has been sanctioned for operation of this scheme. So far till Dec,1999
a sum of Rs. 21.3 lakhs has been utilised.
Art Metalwares In Art metal ware, 19 training centres are functioning in the country to impart training in different processes of the metal craft production like moulding, casting, sheet metal fabrication, scrapping, polishing, welding, engraving and icon making etc. Out of 19 centres, thirteen centres are functioning in Uttar Pradesh, three in Andhra Pradesh and one each in Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The duration of the training course is for one year. 8767 Trainees have been trained up to 1998-99, out of which 374 trainees were trained during 1998-99. A majority of the trained persons are gainfully employed in their respective crafts. The Metal Handicrafts
Service Centre set up at Moradabad with UNDP assistance provides facilities
for Silver Plating, Powder Coating, Lacquering, Research and Development,
Testing of Metal and training of Artisans in the higher skills.
Cane & Bamboo Thirty five Departmental Training Centres in Cane and Bamboo crafts have been set up since 1978-79 in different parts of the country. These centres are shifted from one place to another depending upon the availability of adequate number of candidates for training etc. The duration of the training is one year. During the year 1998-99, 612 trainees were trained. Up to Dec.99, 228 trainees have been trained. During 1999-2000 total 560 trainee will be trained. To monitor the activities
of these training centres, there are 2 Field Administrative Cells located
at Bangalore & Guwahati.
Cane & Bamboo Development Institute, Agartala This Institute was
set up at Agartala during the year 1974 with a view to developing proper
techniques for treatment and preservation of Cane and Bamboo handicrafts
items by using suitable chemicals and lacquer to protect them from insects,
fungus and disseminate these techniques to the various pockets of this
craft by giving practical demonstration. Besides, there is also a training
centre located in the premises of Bamboo and Cane Development Institute
(BCDI) Agartala. The training course is advance in nature and duration
of the course is six months with each batch consisting of 40 trainees.
Thus this centre imparts training to 80 practising craftpersons in a year.
The trainees are selected from all over India as well as outside India
(i.e from countries, which fall under the purview of the Colombo Plan).
A stipend of Rs.400/- per month is paid for the local trainees & Rs.500/-
for those coming from outside Tripura. Besides, TA/DA is also given for
the trainees coming from outside Tripura for to and fro journeys for joining
the training course and going back to their respective places after completion
of the training. During the IXth Plan, upgradation of the Institute is
proposed.
Woodwares There are three departmental
training centres in Lacquerware craft: two centres at Chennapatna (Karnataka)
and one at Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh). The duration of training in each
centre is of one year and 25 trainees are enrolled in each centre. Total
63 trainees were trained during 1998-99.Up to Deceber 99, 30 trainee have
been trained And 75 trainee will undergo training till March 2000.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME With the objective of preserving and reviving languishing crafts and to impart training in crafts which need specialised skills, an Apprenticeship Training Scheme under mastercraftsmen on the pattern of ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara" has been implemented. Training is imparted in wooden Lacquerware, ornamental textiles , wood , grass, leaves, reed and fibre, stone and pottery, toys and dolls and other craft. About 5 to 15 trainees per session, depending upon the crafts discipline are placed under a mastercraftsman for training. During the year 1998-99,
2320 trainees were trained. Up to March 2000, 1610 will be under going
training.
TRAINING THROUGH OTHER ORGANISATIONS Training in various crafts are also imparted through other organisations viz. Central/State Corporations, apex societies and voluntary organisations engaged in development and marketing of handicrafts. The objective of the scheme is to (i) increase the production base of crafts having high market demand, (ii) upgrade skills of existing craftpersons and (iii) revive languishing crafts. The duration of the training course under this scheme is 6 to 12 months depending on the craft. During 1998-99, under
Training Scheme A (Crafts other than Carpet), 985 trainees were trained.
Upto December 1999, 795 trainees have been trained and up to March 2000,
total 825 trainees will be under going training. Under Scheme B (Carpet
Weaving) 1200 trainees have been trained up to December 1999, and total
1690 trainees will be trained during 1999-2000.
Training of Trainers and Mastercraftsperson It is a training module prepared for the craft training instructors (trainers) who are working in Government Departments or with NGO’s and State Corporations who are not very much exposed to the changes taking place in the craft world because of volatality of the market demand. Besides, the techniques of production are also undergoing changes necessitating the needs for achieving perfection in skills and quality. Presently, there is no scheme to organise refresher courses for the Instructors. The Task Force has therefore recommended formulation of a Scheme for organising training workshop for a duration of 2 weeks in the Regional Design & Technical Development Centres (RD&TDCs) located in Bangalore, Guwahati, Calcutta and Delhi, other reputed Institutions/ Engineering Colleges, etc. to acquaint them as well as other practising mastercraftsmen with the latest developments that have taken palce in the field of design technology and production methods.The scheme will address: a) new design concepts; b) use of improved tools; c) new production techniques; d) new technologies; e) production management and costing; f) economic & commercial intelligence; and g) packaging. The Design Centres will organise 5 such training programmes during the year in various crafts, for a group of 20 artisans in each course. The expenses on account of TA/DA, wage compensation, reading material and other training aids will be provided by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts). During 1998-99, 120
Artisans were trained. The target for 1999-2000 is to train 200 artisans.
DESIGN AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT Keeping in view the need to make handicrafts a viable economic activity by making the products more acceptable in the market, five Regional Design and Technical Development Centres at New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta and Guwahati are functioning to provide design and technical guidance accompanied by training facilities in different crafts to artisans in their respective regions. The main activities of the Regional Design and Technical Development Centres in Handicrafts are : a) To make crafts a success in the contemporary market and thus enhance income and employment opportunities and b) to preserve the craft’s traditional beauty which is the main source of strength to a designer. These centres are concerned with the development of new designs and products in certain crafts in collaboration with outside designers. Various Design Workshops in various crafts are being organised from the empanelled designers/ an alumni of NID/NIFT in the craft pockets by these centres. Besides Design workshops are also being conducted through the departmental designers, 27 Design workshops have been sanctioned to six RDTDC’s for 1999-2000 for which Rs. 34 lakhs have been allocated. Total amount sanctioned under the scheme for 1999-2000 is Rs.26.83 Lakhs. Design assistance is also extended to State Corporations/ Apex Societies as well as Voluntary Organisations through the various scheme of grant-in-aid for engaging professional designers to evolve new designs/products. Under the approved scheme an amount of Rs. 1.00 lakh per workshop is being sanctioned and payment is being made in two instalments. During the year 1998-99, 1800 designs in various crafts were developed by the Design Centres including Voluntary Organisations in different crafts. During the current financial year 1999-2000, it is expected that 2000 new designs would be developed. A new Scheme "Supply of Modern Tools & Kits", has been formulated during 9th Plan and action has been initiated to identify modern tools for various crafts in collaberation with Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.The design centres have also been endeavouring to develop improved tools and equipment for improving productivity by craftsmen and up gradation of products.The study conducted by IIT Delhi has been accepted and three projects for development of tool kits and processes for the crafts carpets, brass and woodcrafts are under consideration. During the year 1998-99, various proposals have been received from Corpns./ Voluntary Organisations under the approved scheme of design development workshop and process. Till December, 99, 18 Design Workshops have been sanctioned, and the target for 1999-2000 is to conduct 30 design workshop. NID had been engaged
with a view to modernisation of RDTDC, Bangalore. The proposals for procurement
of machinery and equipment are being processed.
MARKETING During the year1999-2000.the marketing centres are to organise 52 Local level Marketing Workshops, five national level melas ,3 product promotion programmes ,3craft bazars, 30 local fairs and festival, Besides these, the Office of the DC (Handicrafts) is organising two National Handicrafts expos and two Mini-Handicrafts Expos at various places in the Country. During the year 1999-2000 so far till December 1999, 41 number of programmes have been organised. The main objective
of the marketing schemes is to provide ample opportunities to artisans
to market their products directly to customers and get the fair price for
their Crafts. With a view to boosting the domestic market, Dilli Haat has
been set up in Delhi in which craftspersons/NGOs/ Voluntary Organisations
participate from different parts of the Country from time to time. Keeping
in view the excellent response, efforts are being made to set up similar
types of permanent Haats in other important cities.
Urban Haat Under this scheme,
Dilli Haat type infrastructure would be created at prime locations where
artisans and weavers would get an opportunity to sell their products to
the consumers. In the 9th Five Year Plan, setting up of 17 such Haats is
contemplated out of which 3 have been sanctioned for Agra, Ahmedabad and
Bhubneshwar, during 1998-99. Upto December, 1999 one Urban Haat has been
sanctioned for Calcutta.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL/STATE HANDICRAFTS CORPORATIONS AND APEX SOCIETIES Share participation
in Central/ State Handicrafts Corporations and Apex Co-operative Societies
During the year 1999-2000
a sum a Rs.145.00 lakhs has been allocated to State Handicrafts Development
Corporations/Apex societies.
Scheme of financial assistance to various Central/State Corporations Apex Co-operative Societies and Non-Government Organisation for setting up new emporia and renovation of existing emporia under Market Development Scheme The objective of this scheme is to financially assist the implementing agencies to enable them to open new emporia and renovate/expand the existing emporia. The scheme has been modified on the basis of the recommendations of the Sub-Group on Handicrafts. Under the modified scheme, 50% of the capital expenditure(non-recurring) is provided by the Office of the DC(H) as grant in aid and the remaining 50% is contributed by the concerned State Govt./Corpn./ Apex Societies/Voluntary Organisations, subject to the maximum limits as under: 1) Rs.5.00 lakhs for renovation of existing emporium. 2) Rs.20.00 lakhs for a new emporium to be housed in own premises in metropolis and Rs.15.00 lakhs at other places. 3) Rs.10.00 lakhs for a new emporium to be opened in the rented premises. During 1999-2000 an amount of Rs.100.00 lakhs will be released for renovation of 10 emporia, opening of 10 new emporia to a number of State Corporations/Apex Societies/Voluntary Organisations. So far till December,
1999 a sum of Rs.41.67 Lakhs has been released.
Financial assistance for setting up of Craft Development Centres To meet the persistent need of craftsmen in the areas of design guidance, raw material depot, common facility services and marketing, a scheme of setting up of Craft Development Centre to offer a package of services to a cluster of craftsmen is in operation. During 1998-99, 6 Craft Development Centres were sanctioned and an amount of Rs.65.00 lakhs was given as financial assistance to various organisations. During the year 1999-2000, 7 Craft Development Centres have been sanctioned till December 99 and an amount of Rs. 63.00 lakhs have been allocated. So far till December 1999, an amount of Rs. 34.89 lakhs have been sanctioned and 17.52 lakhs, released. Training Programmes for members of Primary Handicrafts Co-operative Societies With the sponsorship
from the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), The National Co-operative
Union of India organised Members Education Programme in different parts
of the country at the grassroots level. During 1998-99, 3730 persons have
been benefited through course.
PUBLICITY In order to promote sales of Crafts abroad and in the domestic market, publicity arrangements are made by printing folders, brochures and catalogues and production of video films on crafts in different states through State Handicrafts Corporations, Apex Co-operative Societies and Voluntary Organisations. 24 new proposals for printing of brochure, folder and catalogue and 5 proposals for making video films were cleared during the financial year 1998-99. These Video films are under production. Besides 18 new proposals for printing of folders brochures and catalogues have been received for consideration for 1999-2000 along with production of five more new Video films namely : 1) Lace and Lacework Handicrafts 2) Paper Machie 3) Stone work of south 4) Shawl of Art Ware 5) The element of Clay Bell Metal Upto December, 1999, Rs. 54.71 Lakhs have been released. A "Handicrafts Week"
to popularise handicrafts through SHDC is celebrated from 8-15 December
every year. The measures adopted for this includes by printing and distributing
posters, by releasing advertisement in newspaper, journals and by announcing
a rebate of 10%by SHDC on purchase of handicrafts during the week. Publicity
by Radio Spot through AIR was also done.
EXHIBITION Financial assistance is also given as grant-in-aid to Corporations, Co-operatives and voluntary organisations to organise exhibitions. The Office also sponsors exhibitions in India and abroad under Cultural Exchange Programme with different countries. Under the agreed Cultural Exchange Programme with different countries, this office sponsored exhibitions / received exhibitions on handicrafts abroad and deputed received mastercrafts persons for giving live demonstration on reciprocal basis. The following Handicrafts Exhibitions were conducted during 98-99 under the Cultural Exchange Programme : i) Tunisian Handicrafts Exhibition in Delhi during 24 October - 2November 1998. ii) DRPK ( North Korea ) exhibition in New Delhi during 24 November - 3 December 1998. iii) Kyrgyz Republic Handicrafts in Delhi from 9-13 March 1999. During the year 1998-99.
285 exhibitions were conducted and incurred an expenditure of Rs. 291 Lakhs.
The exhibitions are being organised through State Handicrafts Corporations/
Voluntary Organisations/Apex Societies. During 1998-99 exhibitions generated
the sale of Rs. 12.57 Crores and 3406 Craftspersons were benefited. During
1999-2000, 214 exhibitions have been sanctioned and upto December, 1999,
58 exhibitions have been conducted.
SURVEY AND STUDIES To have a regular system of feedback on economic, social, aesthetic and promotional aspects of various handicrafts and craftspersons in this sector, efforts are being made under this scheme to build up a reliable data base. Though a number of area/craft specific surveys have been undertaken in the past, these could not provide sufficient information for national level policy formulation. Therefore, an All India census of handicrafts sector has been undertaken. The findings of Census Report, which are expected to be ready shortly, would provide reliable and exhaustive data on employment, production, earnings etc. at the district-state-national level. Based on the results of the census, follow up studies on various aspects will be undertaken in the coming years. During 1999-2000, it is proposed to conduct an evaluation of NGO’s and a concurrent evaluation of few of the existing schemes of the office. During 1998-99, IIT, Delhi was entrusted with the task of preparing web-based geographical information system for handicrafts. The project on a pilot basis has been undertaken for U.P. The system, it is hoped would help in resource planning, monitoring of various developmental projects etc. it is proposed to link various related site of exporter to this site, which would be considerable help to exporters. During 1999-2000,
evaluation of Dilli Haat by IIT, New Delhi and evaluation of exhibition
scheme by ASCI, Hyderabad has been undertaken. Another proposal for Evaluation
of NGOs funded by Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts),
by IIT, New Delhi is also under consideration.
SCHEME FOR REVIVAL OF LANGUISHING CRAFTS It is a scheme for identification, survey and revival of languishing crafts through such measures as design development, training, pilot projects, exhibitions and publicity has been introduced. Financial assistance is being given to voluntary organisations, apex cooperative societies and corporations under this scheme. During 1999-2000,
efforts have been made to revive Chamba Rumal of Himachal Pradesh, as well
as for some other crafts.
NATIONAL AWARDS TO MASTER CRAFTSPERSONS A scheme of National Awards, to outstanding mastercraftsmen focusing attention on their high level of skills and their exquisite creations was initiated in 1965. Each award-winner gets Rs.25, 000/- in cash, a tamrapatra, an Angavastram and a certificate. Since its inception, 714 craftspersons/weavers have received National Awards by 1997. Besides, 501 National
Merit Certificates were given to outstanding Mastercrafts-persons and Weavers
for their excellence in Crafts up to the year 1997. Each Merit Certificate
winner is given Rs.5000/- in cash and a certificate.
PENSION TO MASTERCRAFTS-PERSONS IN INDIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES A scheme for pension
to Mastercrafts-persons unable to work due to old age, has been in operation
since 1973-74. 207 Mastercrafts persons under the above pension scheme,
are availing pensionary benefits @ Rs.500/- per month.
SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES Social Security and Welfare of artisans is another area which is being given special attention. Three new schemes namely:-(i) Workshed-cum-housing/ Workshed, (ii) Health package for artisans and (iii) Group Insurance for artisans have been introduced during 1994-95. These Schemes have been further modified on the basis of the recommendations of the Sub-Group on handicrafts to suit the changing requirements of the Artisans. These schemes have become very popular measure for providing security net to craftsmen. In the coming years, all State Handicrafts Corporation and leading NGOs will be encouraged to avail the financial assistance from the Govt. and bring more and more craftsperons under this security net. During 1999-2000,
it is proposed to construct 720 work-sheds including workshed-cum-houses.
It is also proposed to cover 2100 artisans under Group Insurance Scheme,
and 4200 artisans in Health Package Scheme. So far till December1999, 1436
work sheds and 395 workshed-cum-houses have been sanctioned Another 1448
and 14251 artisans are sanctioned to be covered under Group Insurance and
Health Package Schemes respectively.
National Level Design Centre at Moradabad A new scheme for
setting up a National Centre for Design and product development at Okhla
and Moradabad has been approved. The total outlay for the budget is Rs.537
lakhs. Initial setting up of the project has been entrusted in to National
Institute of Fashion Technology. The project shall function on self sustaining
basis and the management of the project is proposed to entrusted to a new
society, National Centre for Design & Product Development.
EXPORT OF HANDICRAFTS Export of Handicrafts
including Hand - knotted carpets were recorded at Rs.7072.34crores during
1998-99 representing an increase of 15.66.% over the export of Rs6114.57
crores recorded during previous year. The export target for the year 1999-2000
has been fixed at Rs 8280.00 crores. The main items which exhibited increase
in exports during 1998-99 are Zari and Zari goods (6.44%) art metal ware
(9.02%) Wood wares (28.95%) Hand printed textiles and scarves (23.35%)
and embroidered and crocheted goods (17.02%). The export of handicrafts
till Dec., 1999 has been Rs. 6299.15 crores is given below:
EXPORT PROMOTION ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR 1998-99 Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts 1) Participated in Hongkong Gift and Houseware show during 15- 18 April, 1998. 2) Participated in International Houseware show, Japan during 25- 27 June, 1998. 3) Participated in Regala Gifts and Premier show, Argentina during 6- 10 August, 1998. 4) Participated in International Tokyo Gift show, Japan during 2- 9 September, 1998. 5) Organised Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (Autumn) 1998 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi during 10- 13 October, 1998. 6) Participated in International Heim and Handwork, Munich during 28.11.98 to 6.12.98. 7) Participated in International Spring Fair Birmingham during 7- 11 February, 1999. 8) Participated in Import Shop, Berlin during March, 1999. 9) Organize Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (Spring) 99 during Feb.-March, 1999. 10) To organize Export Promotion Programme/ workshop/training in Handicrafts Industry. 11) To launch commercial
publicity abroad to apprise Indian Handicrafts.
During the year 1999-2000 1) Participated Hangkong Gifts and Houseware show during 12-15 April, 1999. 2) Participated in International Houseware show, Japan during 23-25 June, 1999. 3) Participated International Autumn Fair, Birmigham during 5-8 September, 1999. 4) Participated in Tokyo Gifts show, Japan during 1-3 September, 1999. 5) Likely to participate in Spring Fair, Birmingham during 6-10 February, 2000. 6) Likely to participate in Import shop, Berlin during March-2000. 7) Likely to participate in Regala Gift show- Argentina during March, 2000. 8) Likely to sponsor Sales-cum-Study Team to UK, France, Germany & Holland and Holland and Hong-Kong, China and Phillippines. 9) To organise Indian
Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (Spring) 2000 during February, 2000.
Carpet Export Promotion Council (1998-99) 1) Participation in the Dynamic Asia Small and Medium Enterprizes Fair at Osaka, Japan from 9-11 September, 1998. 2) Participation in the Domotex 1999 at Hannover, Germany from 16-19 January, 1999. 3) Two members delegation to Osaka (Japan) during Dynamic Asia Small & Medium Entps. Fair. 4) Sponsored a delegation
to Hannover (Germany) during Domotex ‘99.
Carpet Export Promotion Council 1999-2000 (upto December, 1999) 1) Participated in AF L ‘Artigiano in Fiera, Milan (Italy) from 4-12 December, 1999. 2) Proposal for organising Buyer Seller Meet in Brazil & Chile during March, 2000. 3) Sponsored five members Delegation to Hannover (Germany) during Domotex ‘2000. 4) Sponsoring five members Delegation to Atlanta (USA). 5) Proposal for organising participation in Intl. Furniture Fair at Stockholm (Sweden) from 9-12 February, 2000. 6) Publicity: a) Printing of Posters, Blow-ups, Brochures. b) Special promotion in Hannover (Germany). c) Special promotion in Atlanta (USA). 7) MDA Grant to Small
exporters.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN PACKING AND PACKAGING OF HANDICRAFTS To acquaint manufacturers/exporters
with the latest techniques in Packaging of handicrafts during 1998-99 11
number of training programmes were organised.
TRAINING PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPORT MANAGEMENT FOR EDUCATED CRAFTSPERSONS The scheme envisages
the creation of Export consciousness amongst the educated Crafts persons
and to acquaint them with export policy and procedures so that they may
be able to enter the export business. During 1998-99, 12 training programmes
were organised. It is proposed to conduct 14 training Programme During
1999-2000.
UNDP PROJECTS Jute Handicrafts The Govt. of India and UNDP approved the programme in 1995 for implementation within a period of 3 years. The project aimed at creating an expanded production base in Jute Handicrafts through training for creation of new skilled hands, training of trainees for upgrading skills, association of NGOs with design workshop for development of new designs and product prototypes and lastly domestic marketing of Jute Handicrafts. For the year 1998 ( Jan- Dec.98) details of target/ achievement is given here as under : Training Trainees to be trained
:
1425
Design Design Workshop :
4
WOOD HANDICRAFTS For Promotion of
Export of wood based handicrafts, UNDP assisted wood project being executed
by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). The development
objective of the project is to increase the export of wood based handicrafts
on a sustainable basis as a part of the larger national effort to increase
exports and generate income and employment for artisans. Experts in various
fields from overseas countries have been appointed in consultation with
the UNDP/ITC Geneva, who have been working in the field of design, marketing
etc. The project envisages UNDP assistance of $1009371 and counterpart
assistance of Rs.185 Lakhs as per Project document by Government of India.
Carpet and Cane & Bamboo From April1999 under
the aegis of Country Co-operation Frame Work-I (Fibres &Handicrafts
Programmes) project in collaboration with UNDP, projects have been taken
up in two sectors namely carpets & cane bamboo.
COMPUTERISATION OF The OFFICE The computerisation of the office has been done up to section level. The local area networking of the terminals has been completed. The office has obtained ISDN connectivity and WEB page has been developed on handicrafts. Software package for monitoring the progress of various schemes like departmentally run training schemes, marketing development schemes, financial assistance to State Corporations/Apex Co-operative Societies and Progress of Marketing & Service Centre are operational. Database on State/National awardees and crafts are also maintained. Thirty Three Pentium based Computers have been installed at Hqrs., New Delhi and Twelve Computers have been installed, at Regional Offices; CR Lucknow, NER Guwahati and SR, Chennai, (NR), New Delhi (WR), Mumbai (ER) Calcutta and IICT, Bhadohi. The internet connection have also been provided to the Hqrs. office. National Institute of Information and Technology New Delhi has been entrusted the job of training to the officials/officers from Hqrs./Regional Offices and some field offices. A total 310 employees shall be trained on effective and efficient use of computers. During 1999-2000 a sum of Rs.3.76 lakhs has been sanctioned and out of which Rs. 2.79 lakhs has been released. Keeping in view the
use of CAD and other sophisticated Computer Software for development of
new designs, it has been decided to install CAD systems in the RD&TDCs,
BCDI Agartala, ICT Bhadohi and MHSC Moradabad. The CAD system at RDTDC
Okhla New Delhi and RDTDC, Bangalore have been installed and CAD systems
in RDTDC, Guwahati, Mumbai, Calcutta and MHSC, Moradabad are being installed
shortly and NIC is undertaking training of departmental designer on use
of CAD. A detailed plan has already been worked out and NIC has agreed
to assist in this regard. During 1999-2000, funds have been transferred
to NIC to implement CAD scheme. Regional Computer Centre Chandigarh is
being engaged to provide CAD Man Power to RDTDC’S and MHSC Moradabad to
assist designers in operation of CAD systems. Their techincal experts shall
give training on residential basis in each CAD centre for a period of one
year.
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