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NEDC Annual Report 2011-2012


Annual Report

2011-12


Content

Chapter Particulars Page No I Entrepreneurship and Skill Development

programmes in association with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati.

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II Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Association with National Institute of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (NIMSME), Hyderabad.

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III Design Sensitization programme in association with National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmadabad, under Design Clinic Scheme.

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IV Design Clinic Workshop in association with National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmadabad, under Design Clinic Scheme.

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V Consumer Awareness on ISI and Hall Mark programme sponsored by Bureau of Indian Standards, (BIS), Guwahati office.

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VI Training on Income Generating Activities under Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF).

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VII Skill Development programmes (SDP) sponsored by Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd. (PHHL).

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VIII Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programmes.

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Chapter -I

Entrepreneurship Skill Development programmes in association with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati.

Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme, (ESDPs)

Entrepreneurship has been considered the backbone of economic development. It has been

well established that the level of economic growth of a region to a large extent, depends on

the level of entrepreneurial activities in the region. The myth that entrepreneurs are born, no

more holds good, rather it is well recognized now that the entrepreneurs can be created and

nurtured through appropriate interventions in the form of entrepreneurship development

programmes.

In the era of liberalization, privatization and globalization along with ongoing IT revolution,

capable entrepreneurs are making use of the opportunities emerging from the evolving

scenario. However, a large segment of the population, particularly in the industrially

backward regions/rural areas generally lags behind in taking advantage of these

opportunities. Therefore, there is a need to provide skill development and entrepreneurship

development training to such people in order to mainstream them in the ongoing process of

economic growth.

The main objectives of the programme are-

(i) Promoting entrepreneurship for creating self-employment through enterprise creation;

(ii) Facilitating creation of training infrastructure; and

(iii) Supporting research on entrepreneurship related issues.

About Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME):

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including Khadi and village/rural enterprises

are credited with generating the highest rates of employment growth and account for a major

share of industrial production and exports. They also play a key role in the development of

economies with their effective, efficient, flexible and innovative entrepreneurial spirit. The

socio-economic policies adopted by India since the Industries (Development and Regulation)

Act, 1951 have laid stress on MSMEs as a means to improve the country’s economic

conditions.

MSMED Act was notified in 2006 to address policy issues affecting MSMEs as well as the

coverage and investment ceiling of the sector. The salient features of the Act include:

• Setting up of a National Board for MSMEs.

• Classification of enterprises.

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• Advisory Committees to support MSMEs.

• Measures for promotion, development and enhancement of MSMEs.

• Schemes to control delayed payments to MSMEs.

• Enactment of rules by State Governments to implement the MSMED Act, 2006 in

their respective States.

The Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro and Rural Industries was first created on 14th

October 1999 and, on 6th September 2001, further bifurcated into two separate ministries,

namely, the Ministry of Small Scale Industries and the Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries.

Subsequent to enactment of “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006”

by the Parliament, the President under Notification dated 9th May, 2007 has amended the

Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. Pursuant to this amendment,

Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries and Ministry of Small Scale Industries were merged into

a single Ministry, namely, “Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.” This Ministry

designs policies and promotes/ facilitates programmes, projects and schemes and monitors

their implementation with a view to assisting MSMEs and helps them scale up.

The role of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) and its

organizations is to assist the States in their efforts to encourage entrepreneurship,

employment and livelihood opportunities and enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in the

changed economic scenario.

The schemes/programmes undertaken by the Ministry and its organizations seek to

Facilitate/provide:

i) Adequate flow of credit from financial institutions/banks;

ii) Support for technology up gradation and modernization;

iii) Integrated infrastructural facilities;

iv) Modern testing facilities and quality certification;

v) Access to modern management practices;

vi) Entrepreneurship development and skill up gradation through appropriate training facilities;

vii) Support for product development, design intervention and packaging; viii) Welfare of artisans and workers;

ix) Assistance for better access to domestic and export markets and

x) Cluster-wise measures to promote capacity building and empowerment of the

units.

About Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) was set up at Guwahati in 1993. It took over NI-

MSME’s NER Centre w.e.f. 1st April, 1994. The Institute is completing 18th year of its

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operation on 31st March 2012. During this period, the Institute has expanded its activities to

a great extent covering all facets of MSME activities. The Institute has obtained ISO-9001-

2000 certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards. The Institute has expanded its canvas

of activities not only in terms of geographical coverage but also in terms of diversification into

various related areas of the activities pertaining to socio-economic development. The

Institute regularly organizes training programmes and undertakes research and consultancy

services in the field of promotion of MSMEs and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programmes are being organized regularly to nurture

the talent of youth by enlightening them on various aspects of industrial activity required for

setting up MSMEs. These ESDPs are generally conducted in ITIs, Polytechnics and other

technical institutions, where skill is available to motivate them towards self-employment.

NEDC is conducting 6 nos. Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme at various

districts in Assam in association with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati &

the programmes are sponsored by Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.

NEDC stressed upon conducting more and more skill development training programmes. The

participants were trained in their skill and interest; as a result they were all eligible for

becoming self employed. Most of them developed their own enterprise. Out of them some of

them have taken loans and have increased their size of business.

ESDP on Repair and Maintenance of Agri- Implements:-

In the field of Repairing and Maintenance of Agri- Implements, training was conducted in

Bokajan, Karbi Anglong where there is requirement of Mechanics considering unavailability of

skilled manpower at local level. As Agri- Implements need immediate repairing considering

high demand during peak time. Moreover, the dealers are also unable to give timely service

to the owner of the Agri- Implements.

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ESDP on Carpentry:- An Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme on carpentry was conducted in Bokolia,

Karbi Anglong. Considering the easy availability of wood in that area there is high potentiality

to start business in this sector. Moreover the use of power tools was introduced during

training which increases the speed of the production process, reduces waste during

production and gives better finishing to the products.

ESDP on Fashion Designing

NEDC also conducted ESDPs (Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programmes) on

Fashion Designing at Howraghat in Karbi Anglong and Margherita where the participants were

trained about Garment Construction, Cutting, Knitting, Tailoring as well as manufacturing

modern dresses. They were trained on JUKI Machines and showed how they can develop new

products with minimum effort.

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ESDP on Mobile Phone Repairing:-

ESDP was also conducted at Haflong in Dima Hasao on Mobile Phone Repairing. Considering

the huge use of Mobile Phones and availability of very few Mechanics the programme was

very successful as the trainees could learn from very basics and were eager to go for own

enterprise in this sector.

ESDP on Food Processing:- Another ESDP was conducted at Tinsukia on Food Processing. The participants were trained

how to prepare juices, sauces, pickles, sweets, milk items, bakery products. How the locally

available raw materials could be transformed into final products to give more value was

shown during training programme.

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Sessions on Entrepreneurship Development:-

Apart from the technical session the EDP session were started. In the EDP session

experienced faculty has handled the sessions. Guest speakers were invited for specific topics

from different Govt. department as well as public and private sector organizations like NIRD,

SIRD, Banks, and DICC, Colleges (Management, Accountancy and Economics Dept.) In the EDP

sessions the following topics were covered:

1. Support Scheme, Incentives & Subsidies and Support institution & systems.

2. Entrepreneur & Entrepreneurship- Definitions & Concept, Entrepreneurship Charms &

Challenges, Characteristics of Entrepreneurs, Attitude & Skill, Risk Taking Behavior

Communication & Presentation and Leadership.

3. Marketing Strategy & Sales Techniques, Banking & Financial Support Service and

preparing bankable project report.

4. Business Economics- Inventory/ Materials Management, Financial Management-

Working Capital Management.

5. Project Management- Definition & Scope, Quality Standards, Manpower

Management, Time Management, Financial Statutory Norms- Value Added Tax,

Income Tax, Sale Tax.

6. Enterprise Planning & Creation- Establishment of an Enterprise Systematic Approach,

Legal formalities for setting up unit.

As part of the food processing programme, the participants were taken to the industries

to show them the production process related to the milk processing and by products like

cream, cheese, butter, ice-cream and other milk based sweets along with bakery

products. The participants were taken to College of Veterinary Science at Guwahati and

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other leading Bakeries, Hotels, Restaurants etc. at local level to know more information

on food technology & machinery. Practical demonstration on preparation & preservation

of fruit jam, juice, pickle, chutney was arranged at centre developed by Agricultural

department at district/ sub division level. The participants have acquired enough

knowledge and different skills about many food item, setting up a small scale industry and

various issues involved in maintaining the industry.

Details about the ESDPs in collaboration with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship

SL Programme Place & District Period of training

Duration No. of

Participants

1 ESDP on Repairing & Maintenance of

Agri Implement

Bokajan, Karbi anlong

28/03/2011 to

12/06/2011 300 hr. 31

2 ESDP on Carpentry Bokolia , Karbi Anlong

28/03/2011 to

12/06/2011 300 hr. 30

3 ESDP on Fashion Designing

Howraghat, Karbi Anlong

28/02/2012 to

04/04/2012 125 hr. 31

4 ESDP on Fashion Designing

Margherita, Tinsukia

28/02/2012 to

03/04/2012 125 hr. 30

5 ESDP on Mobile Phone Repairing

Haflong, Dima Hasao

29/02/2012 to

03/04/2012 125 hr. 31

6 ESDP on Food Processing

Lunpuria, Tinsukia

29/02/2012 to

04/04/2012 125 hr. 32

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Chapter- II

Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) in association

with National Institute of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (NI-

MSME), Hyderabad.

About Ministry of food processing:

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI) has been implementing the programme for

Human Resources Development since 9th Plan and onwards to augment the supply of trained

manpower/ personnel at all levels for food processing sector namely entrepreneurs, managers,

sales persons, floor workers etc.

The food processing Industries is critical to India’s development as establishes a vital linkage

and synergy between the two pillars of the economy- Industry and Agriculture. Food Processing

Sector employs about 13 million people directly and about 35 million indirectly. Available

trained work force would reduce the wastages by 2% to 3%. Demand of trained manpower

including entrepreneurs, managers, technologists, skilled workers to cater to the growing

needs of food processing industry likely to surge further.

Objectives:

To cater the growing need of food processing industries for trained manpower ( including

entrepreneurs, managers, technologists, skilled workers) and also keep abreast with latest

technology and diversification and new ways of managing and marketing to face global

competition

About National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME)

NI-MSME, formerly known as National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training (NISIET),

was set up in 1960 at New Delhi as a Department of Central Government under the Ministry

of Commerce and Industry and was initially known as Central Industrial Extension Training

Institute (CIETI). Subsequently, in 1962, it was shifted to Hyderabad and converted into an

autonomous society. In 1984, the Institute was renamed as National Institute of Small

Industry Extension Training (NISIET). After enactment of the MSMED Act, 2006, the Institute

has been renamed as National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME),

w.e.f. 11th April 2007. The Institute has benefited not only the Indian micro, small and

medium enterprises (MSMEs) but also those in other developing countries through a plethora

of activities and thus helped in promoting self-employment and enterprise development. The

Institute is constantly evolving in accordance with the changing times, modifying its focus

with the emerging needs of MSMEs and providing solutions in the form of consultancy,

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training, research, and education. NI-MSME’s programmes are designed to have universal

relevance for successfully training the entrepreneurs to face challenges and emerging

competition in the era of globalization.

Entrepreneurship Development programmes on Food Processing (EDPs)

Since the Government is emphasizing the processing of agro product into value added

products with a view to reduce the wastage of agricultural produce and increase in the

income of farmers, it requires to train the farmers and prospective entrepreneurs/

unemployed youth in an intensive manner so as to sensitize them to the idea of value

addition, food processing and encourage them to establish food processing industries.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Entrepreneurship Development programme are to enable trainees to

establish commercially viable enterprises in food and agri- processing by:

(i) Providing basic knowledge of project formulation and management including

technology, marketing and profitability.

(ii) Motivating the trainees and instilling confidence in them to start the manage

business venture.

(iii) Educating them on the opportunities and financial assistance available for food

processing units.

(iv) Providing escort services to enable them to avail credit facilities from banks/

financial institution and other support services from the developmental

organizations/ to source equipments, raw material etc./ to guide them in

establishing marketing linkage to their products and possible risk factors in running

the units.

EDP organized in the North East Region

National Institute of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME), Hyderabad which is one

of the best Institutes in Entrepreneurship Development in the Country selected NEDC as the

partner organization to conduct trainings on Food Processing in the North East. Accordingly

Training were conducted at- Bongaigaon, Guwahati, Tezpur, Dibrugrah and Nongstoin during

2011-2012.

The trainings were of Six weeks duration where there were theories as well as practical

sessions on food processing. There were also sessions on Entrepreneurship, Motivation,

Management of an Enterprise, Accounts, Financial Managements, Different Govt. schemes

etc.

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Photographs of Food Processing Classes in association with NI-MSME

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Sessions on Entrepreneurship Development during (EDPs) on food processing

Apart from the technical session the EDP session were started. In the EDP session

experienced faculty has handled the sessions. Guest speakers were invited for specific topics

from different public and private sector organizations like Extension Center, SIRD, Bank,

College, DICC, In the EDP session the following topics were covered -

1. Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship Development Government Policies & programmes in Food Processing, How to set up an Enterprise.

2. Interaction with successful. 3. Innovative business ideas.

4. Identification of Business Opportunities.

5. Discussion on Market survey & Presentation.

6. Management of an Enterprise Marketing Management.

7. Role of supporting Institutions – DIC.

8. Role of supporting Institutions – KVIC.

9. Support from Financial/Lending Institutions (Lead Bank) Support from Financial/Lending

Institutions (Bank).

10. Accountancy and book keeping, Legal formalities.

11. Opportunities in Export Business Project Preparation.

As part of the programme, the participants were taken to the industries to show them the

production process related to the milk processing and by products like cream, cheese, butter,

ice-cream and other milk based sweets along with bakery products. The participants were taken

to College of Veterinary Science Assam, Agriculture to know more information on food

technology and machinery. Practical demonstration on preparation & preservation of fruit jam,

juice, pickle, chutney was arranged at centre. The participants have acquired enough

knowledge and different skills about many food item, setting up a small scale industry and

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Details about the EDP in association with National Institute of Micro Small and

Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME), Hyderabad.

*** After the Entrepreneurship Development Programme 6 nos. participants has set up their own unit and some participants are formation SHG/JLGs. They have applied for financial assistance in various Govt. Schemes.

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Bongaigaon 16/05/2011

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Processing

Guwahati 16/05/2011

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25/06/2011

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3 EDP on Food

Processing

Tezpur 16/05/2011

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25/06/2011

6 Weeks 34

4 EDP on Food

Processing

Nongstoin 16/05/2011

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25/06/2011

6 Weeks 32

5 EDP on Food

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Dibrugarh 18/07/2011

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6 Weeks 34

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Chapter III

Design Sensitization Programme in association with National

Institute of Design (NID), Ahmadabad.

About National Institute of Design

National Institute of Design (NID) is located in Ahmadabad. It is regarded as one of the

prestigious institutions in India, for design education. The college was established almost 40

years ago. National institute of Design is an autonomous institution, functioning under

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and

Government of India. It is recognized by the Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt.

of India. Though the main campus is located in Ahmadabad, some campuses of NID are also

located elsewhere in India. Moreover, a new PG campus is being built in Gandhinagar. To

enhance the professional experience of the students, National Institute of Design conducts

workshop and training programs, on a regular basis. The college also provides sponsored

design projects in classrooms. Moreover, students can undertake sponsored research

program directly, by the industries.

About Design Sensitization Seminar

The design sensitization seminar is aimed to create a platform for MSME units to improve the

manufacturing competitiveness. The seminar will help MSME participants to interact with

design experts/speakers to understand design methodology and benefits of design to MSME

in their business, product, process, service and operations. To take design to a higher level of

manufacturing functions, it is very important to develop an understanding of the design

scenario and environment at an early stage of conception.

Design Sensitization Seminar in Assam:-

There were two design sensitization seminars on Brass and Bell metal conducted in

Sarthebari and Baniakuchi at Barpeta district in Assam. Considering the huge use of both

brass and bell all over world the seminar was very successful. Designers and the Guest

persons mainly stressed upon the improved machinery system. They also suggested the

Artisans to follow new improved machines for producing more and more their products in a

short of time. During the seminar designer presented different kinds of machines and

explained the machine’s working process.

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Experts from DICC, IIE and Designers in the related field were invited to motivate the

participants. Dr. D.D. Mali (Ex Director IIE) was also present during the programmes and

interacted with the participants. Expert from IIT was also invited to enlighten the participants.

Successful Entrepreneurs also exchange their views.

Photographs of Design Sensitization Seminar

Details of Design Sensitization Seminar in association with National

Institute of Design

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Duration No. of

Participants

1 Design Sensitization Seminar

Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

13/07/2011 1 day 63

2 Design Sensitization Seminar

Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

14/07/2011 1 day 61

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Chapter- IV

Design Clinic Workshop in association with National Institute of

Design, (NID), Ahmadabad.

Design Awareness Programme

The design awareness programme is focused on exploring industrial functions and activities to

develop a holistic map of MSME clusters and units. The design experts will generate design

information about products, market scenario, technology, communication, research and

development, and various industrial functions along with human factor study for ergonomics,

safety, convenience, learning and skill up gradation through design research. The programme

will also provide design remedies for identified opportunities through the design clinic

workshop.

The design awareness programme is conducted in two stages.

Need Assessment Survey

Interactive design research activity is focused to provide design inputs on creative problem

solving through an interactive between design inputs on creative problem solving through an

interactive dialog between design experts an MSME units. This activity will be a detailed

research through visits and interaction with people within the MSME work environment. It

would also help designer to generate information about the cluster unit, their products,

manufacturing processes, market scenario followed by identifying opportunity areas for

design interventions.

The Design expert studied following areas in the MSME units for opportunity mapping.

a. Study of existing product design, redesign, new product development and product

diversification.

b. Study for research and development directions for future initiatives.

c. Visual identity and branding from communication design point of view.

d. Study of Technology, modernization and collaboration Scope

e. Identifying Scope for innovation in process and related areas for design intervention.

f. Study of scope in workstation and tooling design.

g. Market and competition study for design advantage and distinction

h. Study of ergonomic and environment factors in MSME premise.

i. Identify packaging and logistics related design opportunities.

j. Study of design opportunity for Inter cluster communication.

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The opportunity areas identification will be done by the design Expert after completion of

cluster study and design audit. The data collected will be analyzed and complied for

opportunity mapping. The data inform of visuals, statistics, recorded information and

personal interviews will be used as source for exploration analysis. The participants can use

the methodology and process of opportunity mapping for the respective contexts and use

help of design experts for further clarity and remedy with respect to their products and

process.

Design Clinic Workshop

Design projects are identified during the need assessment survey and discussed during the

design clinic workshop. Project which require intensive design observation and interventions

can be taken up as design projects with the help of design experts. The project can be related

to design intervention in area of product/process /strategic areas where design can help in

generating solutions and value for individual or group of MSMEs.

Design Clinic Workshop Conducted by NEDC

NEDC was fortunate to be selected as the organizers to conduct workshops in association

with NID (National Institute of Design) Ahmadabad and Ministry of MSME, Under Design

Clinics Scheme two such workshops were conducted at Palashbari in South Kamrup and

Kokoya in Nalbari. During the workshops new designs were discussed by the concerned

designers and new products were also developed by the designers. The workshops were very

effective, and result oriented as the technologies introduced during the workshops by the

designs have been well accepted by the participants.

Need Assessment Survey at Sarthebari and Baniakuchi for Brass and Bell metal.

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Details of Design Clinic Workshop in association with National

Institute of Design, Ahmadabad.

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Duration No. of

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Chapter V

Consumer Awareness programmes on ISI and Hall Mark in association with

Bureau of Indian Standards, Guwahati.

About Bureau of Indian Standards

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence, through an Act of Parliament dated 26

November 1986, on 1 April 1987, with a broadened scope and more powers taking over the

staff, assets, liabilities and functions of erstwhile Indian Standards Institution (ISI). Through

this change over, the Government envisaged building a climate for quality culture and

consciousness and greater participation of consumers in formulation and implementation of

National Standards. The Bureau is a Body Corporate consisting of 25 members representing

both Central and State governments , Members of Parliament, industry, scientific and

research institutions, consumer organizations and professional bodies with Union Minister of

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its President and with Minister of State for

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its Vice-President.

Bureau of Indian Standards has maintained the thrust and dynamism in the changing global

scenario and exhibited an all round progress. As the National Standards Body of India, BIS has

been successfully promoting and nurturing the standardization movement in the country

since 1947. BIS has initiated several steps towards enhancing the efficiency of its operations

and upgrading of services.

About ISI Mark:

ISI stands for the Indian Standards Institute, a body set up when India gained Independence

to create standards needed for orderly commercial growth and maintaining quality in

industrial production. By the mid-80s the country’s socio-economic climate had changed,

triggering the need to set up a stronger body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which

then took over ISI. But the term “ISI mark” continues to be used to mean that a certain

product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.

Hall Mark:

Culturally, the Indian people have a great fascination for gold. It should be recognized that in

India, in common with other Asian Countries, gold has a very important role in our cultural

heritage. Gold is considered as a commodity, and not a product. Any form of gold is equal to

any other form of gold. It is viewed to be homogenous and indistinguishable, having no brand

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or expiry date. As a result, gold demand is not price-elastic. Rather it is prosperity elastic -

that is, increments in household income are generally matched by purchases of more gold.

Unless alloyed with a comparatively small proportion of some other metal, both pure gold

and pure silver are too soft to withstand wear as an article for use or adornment. This

necessity has always demanded some system of control if frauds on the public are to be

prevented, because adulteration of articles manufactured from the precious metals by the

introduction of too much of the strengthening alloy is a type of fraud to which the public is

extremely vulnerable. It is easy to perpetrate, because with both metals a considerable excess

of alloy can be introduced without changing the colour, and is difficult to detect without

technical tests.

Government of India took the cognizance and understood the necessity of protecting the

public in its purchases of gold jewellery especially with regard to standards of fineness and

the prevention of adulteration, be it deliberate or accidental. The principle objectives of the

Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against the fraud of adulteration and to oblige

manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness.

Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content

of precious metal in gold. Hallmarks are thus official marks used in many countries as a

guarantee of purity or fineness of gold jewellery.

Taking cognizance of these aspects the RBI Standing Committee on Gold and Precious Metals

opined that introduction of a Hallmarking System would not only protect the public from

fraud, but also assist exports of jewellery. While agreeing on this the Committee reckoned

that compulsory certification of gold would not be implementable on account of the massive

structure of trade. Recommending the pursuance of a voluntary scheme, it emphasized the

deviations in purity of fine metal should invoke penalties under legislation and BIS was named

as the sole agency in the country for Hallmarking of gold jewellery under the provisions of the

BIS Act, 1986. BIS, as the National Standards Body of India is primarily engaged in the

preparation and promotion of standards and operation of different quality certification

schemes.

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Consumer Awareness programmes on ISI and Hall Mark in Assam:-

NEDC Guwahati conducted six nos. consumer awareness programmes on ISI mark and Hall

Mark. The programmes were sponsored by Bureau of Indian Standards, Guwahati. The

programmes were very successful and participants were found to be keen on learning the

benefits of the ISI marks and Hall marks. The participants were able to understand how to

judge the purity of the product and how to purchase genuine products.

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Details about Consumer Awareness Programmes on ISI and Hall Mark in

association with Bureau of Indian Standards, Guwahati office.

SL Programme Place & District Date Duration

No. of

Particip

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1 Consumer

Awareness

Guwahati,

Kamrup 20/12/2011 1 day 61

2 Consumer

Awareness

Palashbari,

Kamrup 7/1/2012 1 day 61

3 Consumer

Awareness Uparhali, Kamrup 9/2/2012 1 day 75

4 Consumer

Awareness

Bihdia, Kamrup

11/2/2012 1 day 70

5 Consumer

Awareness Hajo, Kamrup 18/2/2012 1 day 60

6 Consumer

Awareness Rani, Kamrup 26/2/2012 1 day 100

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Chapter VI

Training on Income Generating Activities under Backward Region

Grant Fund.

Objectives and basic features of Backward Region Fund:

The Backward Regions Grant Fund is designed to redress regional imbalances in development

The fund will provide financial resources for supplementing and converging existing developm

ental inflows into identified districts so as to:

Bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements that are

not being adequately met through existing inflows.

Strengthen to this end Panchayat and Municipality level governance with more

appropriate capacity building, to facilitate participatory planning, decision making,

implementation and monitoring, to reflect local felt needs.

Provide professional support to local bodies for planning, implementation and

monitoring their plans.

Improve the performance and delivery of critical functions assigned to Panchayats

and counter possible efficiency and equity losses on account of inadequate local

capacity.

Trainings on Income generating activities conducted by NEDC:-

Trainings on Income generating activities mainly on – Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries,

Handloom and Handicraft sector were conducted in Karbi Anglong districts under BRGF. The

participants were given introduction to different modern Technologies and methodologies to

increase their productivity. The officials of the line departments were invited to interact with

the participants to yield best result and suggest best practices in related field.

Experts from Agriculture, Veterinary and Fisheries departments were invited to interact with

the participants. They were given knowledge about different new methods of increasing the

productivity and how their produce cane be sold out at proper price. The Govt. schemes are

also implemented for the benefits of the farmers. The linkages both forward and backward

were also introduced during the three days training programmes. There were sessions on

Entrepreneurship Development, Bank credit as well as different Govt. schemes.

During the training on Handlooms and Handicrafts sector, the Artisans were given many tips

how to improve their products and how to develop their Marketing Skills. The participants

were given ideas of different schemes being implemented for the development of handlooms

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and handicraft sectors. There were sessions on product development, product diversification,

product standardization, quality control, and their benefits. There were sessions of

Entrepreneurship Development Marketing Management as well as credit linkages as well.

Details about Training on Income Generating under Backward Region

Grant Fund

Sl Programme Place & Districts Period of

training Duration

No. of

Partici

pants

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Income

Generating

Activities

(Handlooms)

Lumbajong,

Karbi Anglong,

Assam

2/11/11

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4/11/11

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Anglong, Assam

16/1/2012

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Bokajan, Karbi

Anglong, Assam

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Chapter VII

Skill Development Programme (SDP) sponsored by Pawan Hans

Helicopter Ltd.

About Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd.

Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd. (PHHL), the National helicopter company of India was

incorporated in 1985. Presently the shareholding of the Government of India is 51% and Oil

and Natural Gas Corporation is 49%. PHHL was incorporated with the primary objective of

providing helicopter support services to the oil sector for its off-shore exploration operations,

services in remote and hilly areas and charter services for promotion of tourism.

Objectives:

Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd. (PHHL) is the organization which is playing a major role in

providing connectivity to different part of Sikkim. As part of their Corporate Social

Responsibility, PHHL decided to upgrade the skill of the local skilled

workers/artisans/entrepreneurs by providing effective training and support them in

establishing their enterprise. As such North East Development Consortium (NEDC) which is

highly experienced in providing Skill Development Training in different part of the region was

selected for imparting training and providing linkages to the beneficiaries who will attend

these trainings. The initiative of PHHL will be very effective and appreciable from the fact that

the trainings will help in skill up gradation as well as provide opportunity for Self Employment

for useful and effective use of the local resources which will not only include raw material but

also the local labour force.

Skill Development Programme by NEDC:-

North East Development Consortium (NEDC) organized a 25 day skill Development Training

Programme on Bamboo and Wood craft in Lower Dalapchand, Near Mandir Dara, Rongli, East

Sikkim with the support of Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited. The training was completed with

around 34 local youth, both males and females which was inaugurated on 5th March 2011

and concluded in 30 March 2011. During the training the participants were trained how to

make beautiful products and furniture from wood and bamboo which have very high demand

in the market. The participants were also trained how to use power tools during the training

and showed the advantages of using power tools like: fast production, optimum use of raw

materials, less labour of the workers involved etc.

The participants were also trained about marketing skills and discussions regarding different

government schemes were also held during the training. Considering easy availability of wood

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and bamboo in that area the participants can definitely take advantage will also be very less.

There is also production will also be very less. There is also tremendous scope for the

products like: decorative items and momentos considering the development and expansion of

tourism industry in the state of Sikkim.

Details of Skill Development Programme sponsored by Pawan Hans Helicopter

Limited.

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training

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Sikkim

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Chapter- VIII

Information, Education and communication (IEC)

Awareness generation is the foundation on which the superstructure of development stands.

The NEDC has been regularly organizing awareness camps to raise the awareness level of

rural masses. These camps cover various subjects in the broad field of rural development.

People in the rural areas remain ignorant about various scopes and opportunities available for

their economic development. The awareness camp has given special emphasis on organizing

village level camps on sensitization rural people particularly unemployed youth, women, and

farmers to various self employment avenues available to them. The camp covered various

aspects as to how traditional income generating activities can be taken up on commercial

basis through application of scientific methods and appropriate technologies. NEDC also

conducted general awareness programme on various social issues including health,

environment sanitation, etc. Following Awareness/ IEC programmes have been conducted

during 2011-2012 in different parts of the state.

Objectives:

Information, Education and communication activities plays a pivotal role in creating

awareness ,mobilizing people and making development participatory through advocacy and

by transferring knowledge ,skills and techniques to the people. We have been undertaking

the IEC activities on the following objectives:

1. To sensitize the rural people to their present socio economic situation, factors for the

situation, factors responsible for their backwardness, different available interventions

and approaches for their development.

2. To adopt different strategies to raise the awareness level of the rural people about

various rural development programmes, implementation procedure, benefits etc.

3. To enhance demanding, receiving and bargaining capacity of the rural people

particularly those living below the poverty line through massive sensitization about

different programmes, resources, strategies etc.

4. To motivate rural people to participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of

rural development projects.

5. To create awareness about the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders

involved in the development process of rural areas.

6. To give an exposure to the rural people about the modern tools and techniques of

development.

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7. To mobilize rural people to build their own organization for participatory

development.

8. To create an enabling environment so that benefits earmarked for the rural people

percolates to them without any leakage.

To fulfill the above mentioned objectives NEDC has organized different types of training

programmes as IEC activities.

IEC Programmes conducted by NEDC:

NEDC organized eight nos. of IEC programmes at different places in Assam covering about

1000 youths. The youths were made aware about different Govt. schemes being

implemented in Assam and how they can take benefits of the schemes. The schemes of all

departments Rural Development, Health, Education, Agriculture etc. were discussed in

details. Resource persons were experts from different departments having through

knowledge about the schemes.

Detail about IEC programmes

SL Topic of the

sensitization programme Level of

Participants Place & District

Nos. of participa

nts

01 Self Employment through income

generating activities

Unemployed Educated Youth

Kakaya, Nalbari 112




Palashbari, Kamrup, 119




Morigaon, 79




Sathbheti, Morigaon, 70




Dabaliapara, Nalbari 96




Sarthebari, Barpeta, 123




Lakhimpur 91




Diphu, Karbi Anglong, 85

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