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CHAPTER IX 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 employ more than 48.2 lakhs persons, 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 sections of the society. The promotion of handicrafts is the primary responsibility of the
State Governments. However, the
Office of the Development Commissioner ( Handicraft ) has been implementing
various developmental schemes at the central level to supplement the efforts
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.
Exprots amounted Rs.
2136.03 during 1999-2000 . The
export of carpet for the year2000-2001 have been targeted at Rs. 2530
crores. The achievement
till December, 2000 is
Rs.1734.14 crores (P). As per the decision by
the Government of India to run a bare minimum number of training Centres, 141 Carpet
Training Centres have been closed so far. At present 196 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. 4265 trainees have been trained in carpet weaving
in 1999-2000, It is targeted to train
4200 trainees during 2000-2001. In order to provide modern facilities in pre-loom and post-loom
operation in carpet weaving, the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology has
been set up at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
The Institute will impart training to practicing craftsmen for upgrading their technical
knowledge with reference to weaving, dyeing, designing, finishing and testing
facilities for various quality parameters of yarn, fibers and carpet.
The first short duration training course in dyeing of wool using
vegetable dyes was held between 15th November,1999 and 22nd November,
1999. During 2000-2001 2 short
term courses on Carpet manufacturing and chemical processing were organised
during 1.5.2000 to 12.5.2000 and 49 persons were trained . Hand Printed Textiles To promote hand printing of textiles and upgrade the skills of
artisans, 10 Hand block 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 2000-2001, Rs. 64.80 lakhs has been sanctioned and
upto December 2000 a sum of Rs. 50 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 2000-2001, a total allocation of Rs, 26.30 lakhs has
been made, out of which upto December 2000, a sum of Rs. 20 lakhs has been
utilised. The institute has
undertaken a survey of three clusters.
The Institute has conducted 8 workshops, training programmes upto October 2000. It is proposed to phase
out this Institute. The two common Facility Service Centres at Farrukhabad
and Ahmedabad have been closed. During the year 2000-2001 a total amount of
Rs. 19.00 lakhs was allocated out of which Rs. 11.00 lakhs has been utilised till December
2000. 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 Center (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 2000-2001 and till December
2000 a sum of Rs. 7.40 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 hand block printing apart from
demonstration in techniques evolved in Hand-printed textiles. During 2000-2001 an amount of Rs.
28.55 lakhs has been sanctioned for operation of this scheme. Till December 2000 a sum of Rs. 18.50
lakhs has been utilised. Art Metalware 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 one
year. 9047 Trainees have been
trained up to 1999-2000, out of which 280 trainees were trained during
1999-2000. A majority of the
trained persons are gainfully employed in their respective crafts. It is targeted to train 475 Trainees
during 2000-2001. The Metal Handicrafts Service Center 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 and 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 1999-2000, 604 trainees were trained. Up to December 2000, 285 trainees have been trained. During 2000-2001 total 380 trainees
will be trained. To monitor the activities of these training centres, there are 2
Field Administrative Cells which are 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 practicing craftperons 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. 400.00 per month is paid for the local trainees &
Rs. 500.00 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 60 trainees were
trained during 1999-2000. Up to
October 2000, 30 trainees have been trained and 35 trainee will undergo
training till March 2001. APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
SCHEME With the objective of preserving and reviving languishing crafts
and to impart training in crafts which need specialized 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 fiber, 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 1999-2000, 2115 trainees were trained. At present
285 are under going training. TRAINING THROUGH OTHER
ORGANISATION Training in various crafts are also imparted through other
organisation 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 craftspersons and (iii) revive languishing crafts. The duration of the training course
under this scheme is 6 to 12 months depending on the craft. During 2000-01, under Training Scheme A (Crafts other than
Carpet), 550 trainees were trained upto December 2000 and up to March 2001, a total of 640 trainees
are under going training. Under
Scheme B (Carpet Weaving) 960 trainees have been trained up to December 2000.
It is targeted to train 1200 trainees during the 2000-01. TRAINING OF TRAINERS AND
MASTER CRAFTSPERSON 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 volatility of the market
demand. Besides, the techniques
of productions are also under going changes necessitating the need for
achieving perfection in skills and quality. Presently, there is no scheme to organize refresher
courses for the instructors. The
Task Force on the 9th Plan had 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 practicing mastercraftsmen with the latest
developments that have taken place in the field of design technology and
production methods. The scheme
seeks to address the following: (a) new
design concepts; (b) use
of improved tools; (c) new
production techniques; (d) new
technology; (e) production
management and costing; (f) economic
& commercial intelligence; and (g) packaging. The Design Centres organize 5 such training programmes during a
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 are provided by
the office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts ). During 1999-2000, 120 Artisans were trained. The target for 2000-2001 is to train
160 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 with the help of the empanelled designers/ alumni
of NID/NIFT in various crafts pockets by these centers. Besides, Design workshops are also
being conducted through the departmental designers, 43 Design workshops have
been sanctioned to five
RDTDC's for 2000-2001 for
which Rs. 43 lakhs have been allocated.
Out of which Rs 28.57 lakhs have been utilised till December-2000. Design assistance is also extended to State Corporations/Apex
Societies as well as to the Voluntary Organisations through the 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 1999-2000, 1700 designs in various crafts were
developed by the Design Centres including voluntary Organisations in
different crafts. During the
current financial year 2000-01, it is expected that 1800 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 collaboration with Indian Institute of
Technology, New Delhi. The
design centers have also been endeavoring to develop improved tools and
equipment for improving productivity by craftsmen and up gradation of quality
of products. The study conducted
by IIT, Delhi has been accepted and three projects for development of tool
kits and processes for the
carpets, brass and woodcrafts are under consideration. During 1999-2000 amount or Rs. 7.99
lakhs was sanctioned to the IIT New Delhi out of which an amount of Rs. 2.08
has been released and balance amount shall be release after review of the
progress. IIT has submitted its
first interim Report. During the year 1999-2000, various proposals have been received
from Corporations/Voluntary Organisations under the approved scheme of design
development workshop and process,
47 Design Workshops have been sanctioned, and the target for 2000-2001
is to conduct 20 design workshop. Upto December 2000, 11 workshops have been
sanctioned. NID has been engaged for ascertaining way and means for modernization of RDTDC, Bangalore and
has already submitted as study report to this effect and the work as regard
to the procurement of machinery and equipment and necessary installation has been assigned to CCIC New Delhi. Civil & Electrical work is in advance stage of
completion. MARKETING During the year2000-2001, the marketing centers are to organize
30 Local Level Marketing Workshops, 10 national level melas, 6 product promotion
programmes, 6 crafts bazars, 30 local fairs and festival. Besides, the Office of the
Development Commissioner ( Handicrafts) is organising 2 National Handicrafts
expos and 2 Mini-Handicrafts Expos at various places in the country. During the year 2000-2001 so far till
December 2000, 28 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 craftpersons /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 directly to the consumers.
In the 9th Five Year Plan, setting up of 18 such Haats is contemplated
out of which 8 have been sanctioned for Agra, Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar, Ranchi Karnal, Jammu, Tirupathi and
Calcutta, upto December 2000. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
CENTRAL/STATE HANDICRAFTS CORPORATIONS AND APEX SOCIETIES SHARE PARTICIPATION IN
CENTRAL/ STATE HANDICRAFTS CORPORATIONS AND APEX CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES With a view to enhancing the working capital base of the
beneficiary organisations, the Office of the Development Commissioner (
Handicrafts ) provides equity to State Handicrafts Development Corporations
and Apex Societies in order to enable them to undertake procurement of
handicrafts directly from the artisans and distribute raw materials. During the year 2000-2001, a sum of Rs. 100.00 lakhs has been
allocated to State Handicrafts Development Corporations/Apex Societies. SCHEMES 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 Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts) as grant-in-aid and the remaining 50% is contributed by the
concerned State Government Corporations/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 new emporium to be opened in the rented premises. During 2000-2001 an amount of Rs. 143.00 lakhs has been allocated
for renovation of 8 emporia, opening of 10 emporia to a number of State Corporations / Apex Societies / Voluntary Organisations. So far till December 2000, a sum of Rs. 66.76 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 Center to offer a package of
services to a cluster of craftsmen is in operation. During 1999-2000, 8 Craft
Development Centres were sanctioned and an amount of Rs. 59.95 lakhs was
given as financial assistance to various organisations. During the year 2000-2001 An amount
of Rs. 42.00 lakhs have been
allocated. So far till
December 2000 an amount of Rs.
22.26 lakhs has been released. 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. 18 New proposals for printing of brochure, folder and
catalogue and 5 proposals for
making video films were cleared during the financial year -1999-2000. Besides, 28 new proposals for
printing of folders brochures and catalogues including video films have been received for consideration
for 2000-2001 Up to December,2000, Rs.40.62 lakhs has been released. A "Handicrafts Week" to popularize handicrafts through
State Handicraft Development Corporation (SHDC) is celebrated from 8-15
December every year. The measure
adopted for this includes by printing and distributing posters, releasing advertisement in newspaper,
journals and announcing a rebate
of 10% by State Handicraft Development Corporation (SHDC) on purchase of
handicrafts during the week.
Publicity by Radio spot through AIR is 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/receive
exhibitions on handicrafts and
depute National Award winning
Mastercrafts persons for giving live demonstration, on reciprocal basis. The following Handicrafts Exhibitions were conducted during
1999-2000 at the behest of Consulate General of India & High Commissioner
of India: (i) India
Festival Singapore 25th to 30th
January, 2000. (ii) India
Fair Dubai 1st to 15th March, 2000. During the year 1999-2000, 209 exhibitions were conducted with an
expenditure of Rs. 220 lakhs.
The exhibitions are being organised through State Handicrafts
Corporations/Voluntary Organisations/ Apex Societies. During 1999-2000 these exhibitions
generated a sale of Rs. 10.37 crores and 2401 Craftspersons were
benefited. During 2000-2001, 212
exhibitions have been sanctioned and upto December 2000, 68 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 craftsperons 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 is expected
to be ready shortly, would provide reliable and exhaustive date 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 1998-99, IIT, Delhi was entrusted with the task of
preparing a web based Geographical Information System for Handicrafts. A sum of Rs. 77.22 lakhs has been
sanctioned to them for this purpose. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
has been able to design & develop the portal indianhandicrafts.com.in
with complete data on the State of UP. This portal has been launched on 2nd
March, 2001. Information/data related to other States will be uploaded in the
year 2001-02. During 2000-2001 Survey/Documentation of Block Printer has been
undertaken. The Report has been
received and action suggested will be implemented. Two study namely Reconstruction of Heritage Emporium at
Sri Nagar & Craft Design Institute at Sri Nagar have been approved to be
undertaken. 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, exhibition and
publicity. Financial assistance
is being given to voluntary organisations, apex cooperative societies and
corporations under this scheme. During 2000-2001, efforts have been made to revive following languishing crafts: I. Suri
Bowl (SERPAI), Birbhum. II. Scroll
Painting of Midnapur. III. Kalighat
patochitra. IV. Gangifa
cards of Orissa. V. Basketry
MegamkokShillong VI. Bamboo
Etching Meghalaya VII. Mizo-Pawnpui
Mizoram VIII. Kani
Shawl 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, 763 craftsperson/ weavers have received National awards by 1999. Besides, 549 National Merit Certificates were given to
outstanding Mastercrafts-persons and Weavers for their excellence in Crafts
up to the year 1999. Each Merit
Certificate winner is given Rs. 5000/-
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., 214 Mastercrafts persons under the above pension scheme,
are availing pensionary benefit @ Rs. 500/- per month. This has been revised to Rs. 1000/-
per month and 17 new artisans have been sanctioned pension at the revised
rate. 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 scheme 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 craftspersons under this security net. During 2000-2001,
2000 work-sheds including
workshed-cum-houses shall be constructed. It is also proposed to cover 1000 artisans under
Group Insurance Scheme, and 7000 artisans in Health package Scheme, out of this, upto Dec. 2000, the
sanctions have been issued for 1988 worksheds, 388 workshed cum housing,
Group Insurance for 440 artisans and health Insurance package to cover 6442
artisans. NATIONAL CENTER FOR DESIGN
& PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT A recently approved scheme for setting up a National Center for
Design and product development at Okhla and Moradabad has been launched. The total outlay for the project is
Rs. 537 Lakhs. To facilitate
affective running of the project, an autonomous society has been created
which is headed by DC(HC) The
project shall function on self sustaining basis. National Center for Design & product Development has set up five Design
Galleries during the Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (Autumn)' 2000, held
from 13-17 October, 2000 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,. Following 5 design Galleries focusing
trends were erected: "Stall for Indian Home Contemporary Style." "Stall for Christmas Special Setting" "Teaser Stetting" "Design Gallery" "Design Gallery by Mr. Sanjib Chatterjee" & Ms. Anjali Wakankar in association with CCIC Gallery." EXPORT OF HANDICRAFTS Export of handicrafts including Hand- knotted carpets were of the
order of Rs. 8059.63 crores during 1999-2000 representing an increase of
12.34 % over the export of Rs 7072.34 crore recorded during previous
year. The export target for the
year 2000-2001 has been fixed at Rs. 9480.00 crores. The main items which exhibited
increase in exports during 1999-2000 are Zari and Zari Goods (11.43%) art metal
ware (13.07%) Wood wares(21..99%) Hand printed textiles and scarves (12.10%)
and embroidered and crocheted goods (31.%.) The export of handicrafts till December, 2000 has been Rs. 7206.79 crores. A detailed break up is given
in Table 9.1. Table 9.1
EXPORT PROMOTION MEASURES
TAKEN/PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN BY
THE EPCH /CEPC DURING THE YEAR
2000-2001 EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
FOR HANDICRAFTS 1. Participated
in Hong Kong Gifts and House-ware show during 17-20 April, 2000. 2. Participated
in FAME, Manila during 13-16 April,2000. 3. Participated
in International Fair, Melbourne Australia during14-16 May, 2000 4. Participated
in Into-Home, Birmingham(UK) during7-10 May,2000 5. Participated in Global Gift Fair Exhibition,
Sydney, Australia during 23-25 May, 2000. 6. Participated
in Dallas International Gifts and Home accessories show, Dakkas, USA
during24-27 June, 2000. 7. Participated
in International House-ware Show, Tokyo, Japan during21-23 June, 2000. 8. Participated in Memphis May international Festival, USA during3-16 May, 2000. 9. Participated
in California Gifts show, Los Angles, USA during15-18 July, 2000. 10. participated
in Washington Gifts Show, Washington, USA during23-26 July, 2000. 11. participated
in International Fair, Birmingham, UK during3-16 September, 2000. 12. Participated
in MACEF, -Autumn, Milan during8-11 September, 2000 13. Participated
in Tokyo International Gifts Show, Tokyo Japan during 6-8 September, 2000. 14. Sponsored
Sales-cum-Study team on Zari Crafts to UK, France and Holland during2-13
September,2000. 15. Participated
in HEIM+ Handwerk, Munich, Germany during 9-17 December, 2000. 16. To
participate in International Spring Fair, Birmingham, UK during 4-8 February,
2001. 17. To
organize Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (spring0 2001 at Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi. 18. To
organize Export promotion Programmes/ Workshops/Training in Handicrafts
Industry. 19. To launch commercial publicity abroad to
apprise Indian handicrafts. 20. Organised
Indian handicrafts & Gifts Fair (Autrum) 2000 at Pragati Maidan New Delhi
during 13-17 Oct. 2000. CARPET EXPORT PROMOTION
COUNCIL 1. Buyer
Seller Meet in Mexico. 2. Buyer
Seller Meet in South Africa. 3. Buyer
Seller Meet in Brazil. 4. MDA
assistance to small exporters for Sales-cum- Study Tour. 5. To
participate in Domotex Hanover Fair, 2001 during13-16 January, 2001 6. Organised
Carpet Expo- 2000 at Pragati Maidan New Delhi during13-16 Oct. 2000. TRAINING PROGRAMME IN
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPORT MANGEMENT 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 1999-2000, 9 such
training programmes were
organised. The scheme has been
merged in new scheme of cluster development. UNDP PROJECTS UNDP Jute Project The project was approved in 1995 for implementation within a
period of 3 years with the objective of creating and expanded production base
in Jute Handicrafts through skill, design and technology upgradation through
workshop, development of new prototypes for domestic and international
market. The project concluded on
31.3.1999. However, with the
approval of Ministry of Textiles, 5 special design workshops are being
conducted during current financial year for development of jute handicrafts
specially for international markets and up domestic markets. Under the project, 4693 artisans were trained and about 4188
artisans (3553 women and 565 men) are engaged in production of jute
craft. 41 design workshops were
held where 898 craftpersons benefited and developed about 3200 new designs of
which 2035 were commercialized.
10 NGOs were assisted in setting up a small common facility center to
facilitate production. 6 CDCs (2
in West Bengal, 1 in Maharashtra, 1 in M.P., 1 in A.P. and 1 in UP) were also
set up with a view to provide raw material, marketing, design and common
facility services to the artisans available in an around these CDCs. About 160 new handicrafts items are
being developed under the ongoing 5 workshops. UNDP Wood Project: With an objective of increasing the export of wood based
handicrafts on a sustainable basis as part of larger national effort and
generate income an employment for artisans, the above project was approved
for implementation during 1995.
The project however, could not progress and a mid-term review was held
in 1997 to re-orient the project activities with a revised assistance of US$
1009371 (UNDP component) and Rs.1.85 cores as GOI component. Under the Project, about 250 designs
were developed by national and international designers and some of them
received good response in international markets. A team of 6 designers were deputed to UK to study the
design and techniques of production with a view to improve the quality of our
products. These designers are
using the knowledge gained in their organizations. 2 wood seasoning plants and 2 CFCs, 1 each at Trivandrum
and Jodhpur were set up to facilitate availability of season wood to the
artisans and processing of wood as raw material to remove the drudgery. A group of designers have been
engaged who are developing wood craft with the assistance of master
craftpersons and marginal exporters, which will be promoted through gift fair
organized by EPCH/international fairs. UNDP Carpet, Cane and
Bamboo Projects: UNDP Cane and Bamboo Project is under implementation with the
objective of propagation and conservation of cane and bamboo species suitable
for craft work, design and product development, technology upgradation
through common facility center as well as increasing market opportunities both domestic and international
markets. The total outlay of the
project is Rs.915 lakhs (Rs.465.00 lakhs - UNDP component and Rs.450 lakhs -
GOI components). A team of 15
designers are working in North-East and Kerala under the overall guidance
of NIFT to develop new range of
products using mixed material
with better finishes for domestic/ international markets. 27 clusters (17 in North-East, 3 in
Kerala, 1 each in UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Andaman Nicobar, Orissa and
Maharashtra) has been identified for integrated product development through
design and technology upgradation.
The marketing efforts would be made through Central Corporations and
private exporters to promote these products in up domestic and international
markets. UNDP Carpet Project has been launched with an objective to
encourage and establish distinctive Indian character in carpet design to
create brand image and simultaneously upgrade the technology used in the
Industry in dying, weaving and finishing of carpets as well as revival and
promotion of age old tradition of using eco. Friendly vegetable dyes for
better unit value realization.
The total project outlay is Rs.990.86 lakhs (UNDP - Rs.505.86 lakhs,
GOI - Rs.485.00 lakhs). The project
is being implemented in all major carpet belts including J&K. 20 designers have developed around
167 ethnic design carpets, which have been displayed for marketing for the
first time in Domotex Fair 2001 held in Germany. The response of the buyers/importers have been very good
and it is expected that good orders will be obtained by 36 participating
exporters. IICT has been given
grants for setting up CAD training facility to train artisans and designers to
develop designs through CAD.
IICT has also started various technology related short-term courses
for upgrading the skills of artisans and manufacturers, etc. IIT, Delhi has
been developing improved looms, tools and dyeing, drying and finishing
equipments to facilitate fast/quality production of carpets. COMPUTERIZATION OF THE
OFFICE The computerization 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 lines provided net connectivity on the internal LAN among
ten offices. It is proposed to
develop a 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 Centers. Database on
State/National awardees and crafts is 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. 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. During 1999-2000 a sun of Rs.3.76 Lakhs has been sanctioned
and out of which Rs. 2.79 lakhs has been released. to train 310 employees on effective and efficient
use of computers. During 2000-2001, 93 employees of Headquarter office and
regional office New Delhi have been given advance level Computer
training (MS Access) and a sum
of Rs. 1.87 lakhs has been sanctioned for this computer training. 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 systems are
operational at all RDTDCs at
Okhla New Delhi, Bangalore, Guwahati, Mumhai, Calcutta and MHSC,
Moradabad. NIC has trained departmental design artist on CAD system. Regional
Computer Center Chandigarh has provided six CAD menpower to RDTDC' s and MHSC
Moradabad to assist designers in operation of CAD systems. Their technical
experts shall give training on residential basis in each CAD centre for a
period of one Year. Public Grievances
Redressal Cell Public Redressal Grievances
Cell has been formed in Head Quarter Office of the Development
Commissioner ( Handicrafts ). Addl. Development Commissiosner is the Director
of the Grievance Cell. Two
officers of the level of Dy. Director are assigned the task of hearing the
grievance, one for the staff and the other officer for the public grievances. The action taken on the complaints
received is reviewed from time to time.
So far only one formal complaint was received from Shri Prakash
Tripathi of Mirzapur, which has been examined and settled. |
