SGSY PROJECT
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SURENDRANAGAR DIST.
Sponsored by Govt. of India & Govt. of Gujarat

This project sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India and Commissioner, Rural Development, Govt. of Gujarat aims at promotionof Crafts & Textile Clusters and their distinctive styles for higher value realization. Over 9 million artisans are employed in this unorganized sector in India who have been gradually marginalized due to competitive pressure of dynamically shifting market and globalization. The Cluster Development Initiative of NIFT endeavours both the vision building and capacity building objectives for approx. 2,000 rural artisans of Surendranagar District engaged in Khadi, Single Ikkat, Tangaliya, Brassware and Stoneware through Design Development and Diversification, Skill upgradation training, Innovation, Technological upgradation, Formation of self-help groups for linkages with markets & financial institutions for sustainable income generation.

CONTACT: DSP Coordinator, Rajesh Gupta: 9376771101