NABARD gives Rs 100mn for revival of AP handloom sector

Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has received a sum of Rs. 100 million from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for revitalizing the state handloom industry.

The sum would be utilized for recapitalization of the Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society (APCO).

The move is in pursuance of an agreement inked by NABARD with the Andhra Pradesh Government and the Union Government for revival of the troubled handloom industry in the state.

Next to agriculture, handloom sector is the second largest employer in the state, employing over 300,000 weavers, and is currently facing financial crisis.

According to NABARD, Andhra Pradesh is the first Indian state to have inked an agreement under the Union Government's Weaver Package.

The assistance extended to the handloom sector by the Centre is in addition to the package announced by the state government for weavers some time back.

As informed by NABARD Executive Director Mr. SK Mitra, the package includes provisions for margin money and interest subsidy for weavers and also provides credit guarantee for banks. According to Mr. Mitra the package is in interest of all stakeholders.

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Tanzania launches natural fibre development project

As a part of its efforts to help the small scale entrepreneurs’ rise above poverty levels, Tanzania has launched a two-year natural fibre development project, promoting use of natural fibres.

The project evolved by the Commonwealth Secretariat is being executed by the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO).

Speaking at a workshop, Ms. Joyce Mapunjo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said SIDO should train small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on use of natural fibres, so as to help them better penetrate in the world market.

Use of natural fibres has helped the country to generate new employment opportunities in the field of handicrafts businesses utilising fibres like seeds, animal wool and plant leaves to produce clothes and other products, she added.

Ms. Happyness Mchovu, Co-ordinator of the project, said the project is aimed at training several entrepreneurs, particularly SMEs, on use of natural fibres and technologies to enable them to tap better growth and boost their competitiveness. She informed that more than 200 entrepreneurs are likely to benefit from the project.

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National Handloom Expo 2012 in Ahmedabad from March 23

A handloom fair “National Level Special Handloom Cluster Expo – 2012”, organized by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will begin in Ahmedabad on March 23, 2012.

The Expo would be inaugurated by Mr. Prahladbhai Parmar, Chairman, Gujarat State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Federation Limited (SOCOF) at 5.00 p.m. on March 23, 2012.

The event is being supported by Association of Corporations and Apex Societies of Handlooms (ACASH), New Delhi, and would go on till April 6, 2012.

Ahmedabad Education Society Ground, Near Helmet Circle, Vijay Char Rasta would be the venue for the Expo.

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Delhi govt hospitals to use items made by Tihar inmates

Bedsheets, blankets and other linen items produced by inmates of Tihar jail in New Delhi are likely to be utilized by government hospitals in the capital.

The Delhi government is considering using the products, produced by Tihar inmates under the brand name TJ's, in 40 hospitals run by the local administration.

There is a huge demand for fresh linen in Delhi government hospitals due to growing number of patients.

Mr. Sunil Gupta, PRO, Tihar Central Jail, told fibre2fashion, “There is a proposal to supply products made by Tihar inmates to government hospitals in Delhi. The matter concerns the Department of Health and we are awaiting a nod from them.”

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Innovation & Clusters the theme of FICCI MSME Summit

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) with support of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India is organizing its 3rd MSME Summit with the theme “Innovation & Clusters” on February 23, 2012 at 10.00 a.m at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.

The distinguished speakers at the Summit include:

- Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences & Ministry of Planning, Government of India

- Mr. Radha Krishna Mathur, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

- Shri. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India

- Mr. Amarendra Sinha, DC- MSME, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, etc

This Summit will help participants to learn and understand about various initiatives being taken by the Government for the development of the MSME segment from sectors like Textiles and Handloom, Diamond, Gems and Jewellery, Auto Components, Ready-made Garments, Leather, etc. The summit sessions will focus on Innovation and Cluster; Setting agenda for 12th Five Year Plan for the development of MSMEs; Relevance of Technology, R&D and Capacity Building in development of MSMEs; Innovative models to ease Finance to MSMEs and Financing for Innovations, etc.

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NE Indian jute weavers can benefit from powerloom

Weavers in Northeast India can benefit from the use of powerloom in the jute sector, especially as powerloom is cost-effective.

Speaking at an awareness programme on Central Government scheme for the decentralized powerloom sector in the Northeast region, Mr. Basanta Singh of the Indian Jute Industries’ Research Association (IJIRA), said, weavers can benefit from uprgrading their technology from handloom to ordinary powerloom in the form of increased earnings.

At the programme, the schemes run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, for promotion of the decentralized powerloom sector, were explained to the participants.

A detailed project report for establishing powerloom units was presented by Mr. AK Haloi of Guwahati. The report dealt with various factors including availability of raw material, manufacturing process and market scope.

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Silk Mark presents at Gorakhpur Special Handloom Fair-12

Varanasi Chapter participated in Special Handloom fair-12 organized by Development Commissioner, (H&H), New Delhi and Department of Handloom and Textiles U.P. Govt. from 24th January 2012 to 30th January 2012, at Town Hall, Gorakhpur. Silk Mark was displayed, through poster presentation, in the stall.

Handbill and other publicity materials were also distributed. There were around 30 stalls, displaying textiles of various kinds. Silk Mark stall received substantial footfall every day. The visitors were educated about silk Silk Mark a Silk testing demo was also made. A consumer survey was carried out every day.

Silk Mark Organisation of India has competent textile experts having expertise in silk testing and having industry experience behind them. It has ten centers across the country located in the major weaving clusters and cities having the silk tradition with adequate Test facilities. Silk Mark Organisation of India is Head Quartered at Bangalore.

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