Skill /Capacity Development Training Programmes for Craftsmen/Artisans/Entrepreneurs/ Skilled Workers working with Handicraft Exporters |
NCDPD has been entrusted with the responsibility of upgrading the capacity and skill development of craftsmen, entrepreneurs under HRD program “Skill/Capacity Development Program” so as to compete in the world markets especially the SE Asian competitors. 7000 Handicraft artisans/craft persons & entrepreneurs shall be trained during F.Y. 2011-12. Training programs shall be organized on pan India basis at more than 35 clusters. Course curriculum includes Marketing•EDP •Trade Show participation•Packaging/Improved Manufacturing Technology •Improved tools and equipment•Product Development• Design, Testing•Quality and Standardization •Understanding of 3DMAX, AUTO CAD. Various institutions / organization for training purpose. Well qualified faculty and experts from areas of related field will be associated as instructors. |
| NCDPD has arranged HRD programs and achieved the following: |
| NCDPD has already completed 2 phases of capacity and skill development programs during F.Y. 2009-10 & 2010-11. | |
| 6 regions comprising of more than 30 clusters including NER were covered. | |
| 550 programs were conducted and 11000 artisans were trained. | |
| Over 400 experts from reputed institutions like IIFT, NIFT, MSME,NEDFi, SIDBI, TUV Rheinland, Pearl academy of Fashion,NABARD, SIDAC, SGS India, EDI, CED, etc were engaged. | |
| Designers provided innovative designs and adaptation methods through window service. | |
| Practical sessions were conducted. Independent evaluation conducted by third party{ EY & NEDFi} | |
| The program was rated 4.5 on a scale of 5 | |
| An improvement from 4.2 to 4.5 score in a year. | |
| Feedback from participants were overwhelming. | |
Focus Areas |
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| Market Oriented Design & Product Development. | |
| Technological Advancement in Production Process and Finishes. | |
| Latest Marketing Techniques/Application {National/ International} | |
| Improved Tools & Equipments. | |
| Improved Tools & Equipments. | |
| Testing & Compliance. | |
| Project Development & Credit Finance. | |
| Latest Designing techniques such as 3d Max, Auto CAD | |
| mproved Packaging. | |
| Indicative Course Curriculum Marketing / EDP | |
| • | How to become a successful Entrepreneur |
| • | Setting up an Exports Business |
| • | Selection of buyers / markets / products |
| • | Export Marketing |
| Entering a contract / Payments / Inco terms/Realizations/Remittances | |
| Trade Show Participation and Packaging | |
| Benefits/Incentives to Exporters/Credit Financing | |
| Product Pricing and Merchandising | |
| Trade Shows and participation Export marketing | |
| Packaging materials, Standardization and requirements. | |
| Improved Manufacturing Technology / Improved Tools & Equipment | |
| Need for Up gradation in Manufacturing technologies and innovations | |
| Usage of Improved Tools for quality production and timely delivery | |
| Practical Demonstration for New Finishes, Quality Raw Materials | |
| Samples & prototype Development & Supply Chain Management | |
| Product Development and Design | |
| International Product Categories | |
| Product Development Methodology | |
| Color, Product, Market, and Consumer Trends | |
| Color, Product, Market, and Consumer Trends | |
| Testing, Quality And Standardization | |
| Testing /Quality control | |
| Factory Compliance and standards | |
| Work conditions and health hazards / safety | |
| ISO, Standardization. | |
| O/o Dc(h) / Other Schemes | |
Awareness about the various schemes of Central / State Govt. For Artisans |
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DETAILS OF IDENTIFIED CLUSTER OF NORTH EAST REGION & THE TARGETED PRODUCT CATEGORIES
| S.N. | Name of Cluster |
Illustrative list of major crafts | No. of Programs | No. of Participants to be trained |
| 1 | Assam / Guwahati |
Cane & Bamboo, Vegetable Dyes and other synergy handicrafts | 10 | 200 |
| 2 | Arunachal / Itanagar / Pasighat / Ziro |
Mat Weaving, Textile, Basketery, Misc. crafts | 10 | 200 |
| 3 | Nagaland / Dimapur |
Dry Flowers, Woodwork, basketery, Misc. crafts | 10 | 200 |
| 4 | Meghalaya / Shilong |
Artistic textile weaving / cane & bamboo and other misc. crafts | 5 | 100 |
| 5 | Mizoram / Aizwal |
Artistic textile weaving / cane & bamboo and other misc. crafts | 5 | 100 |
| 6 | Sikkim / Gangtok |
Artistic textile weaving / cane & bamboo and other misc. crafts | 5 | 100 |
| 7 | Manipur / Imphal |
Artistic textile weaving / cane & bamboo and other misc. crafts | 5 | 100 |
| 8 | BCDI, AGARTALA |
Cane & Bamboo | 50 | 1000 |
| Totle | 100 | 2000 |