Cluster Development is one of CTED niche areas. The Organization is engaged in revitalization of industrial and artisanal clusters. The Organization implements cluster development model with the objective of stimulating dormant clusters by intervening in the areas of production, technology, marketing, skill development, export promotion, design development, improving access to finance etc. In order to impart sustainability to the effort, CTED also exposes the clusters under intervention to international markets, processes and experiences.
In the past, CTED has undertaken the following activities to strengthen clusters. Around this time, MoMSME came out with its 3-phase training model to develop Cluster Development Agency. The Organization in collaboration with PPDC Agra, PPDC Meerut, IGTR Indore & TRIFED Uttarkhand carried out a number of Cluster Development Agents that later rechristen as Cluster Development Executives (CDEs) and created a cadre of executives’ to address the issues that affect the growth of different clusters in the country.
- Selection of a cluster
- Diagnostic study
- Developing Cluster Vision
- Developing a comprehensive Strategy
- Action Plan
- Implementation of Action Plan
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Capacity Building of Business Management Organizations
- Developing the Exit Strategy
SFURTI - TECHNICAL AGENCY (TA) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND HAND HOLDING SUPPORT FOR SFURTI CLUSTERS
The Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) Programme:
Supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, the prime objective of this programme is to develop clusters of traditional industries to make them more productive and profitable while ensuring sustained employment of traditional artisans and rural entrepreneurs. IMEDF - the social enterprise development vehicle of CTED is the Technical Agency (TA) for the programme and invites applications for innovative and viable clusters models for implementation.
| Years | Name of Cluster Promotion through IA | No. of Artisan Engaged in Cluster | Assist in Hard Intervention | Assist in Soft Intervention | Assist in Social Intervention | Assist in Financial Intervention | Assist in Technological Intervention | Assist in Marketing Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Wooden Craft and Decorative Goods Cluster | 659 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021-22 | Moonj Handicraft Sultanpur | 525 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021-22 | Handicraft and Jute Cluster | 758 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021-22 | Gonda Embroidery and Garments Cluster | 510 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021-22 | Chikan Embroidery and Zari Cluster | 514 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021-22 | Wooden Craft and Decorative Goods Cluster | 659 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SFURTI – IMPLEMENTING AGENCY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND HAND HOLDING SUPPORT FOR SFURTI CLUSTERS
SFURTI Implementing Agency – NISHAG Foundation, Bhopal
We are Empanelment of Implementing Agency (IA) under SFURTI Scheme. Under Cluster development programme of SFURTI We have selected Implementing Agency for implementation of leather cluster for development in One year. The organization is working as a Implementing agency for the SFURTI scheme.
| Year | Promotion through IA | No. of Artisan Engaged in Cluster | Assist in Hard Intervention | Assist in Soft Intervention | Assist in Social Intervention | Assist in Financial Intervention | Assist in Technological Intervention | Assist in Marketing Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Leather goods and fashion accessories cluster | 680 | yes | 680 | 543 | 340 | 508 | 508 |