Entrepnuership Development Institute of India as a National Resource Agency [NRA] for co-ordination, monitoring and hand holding support of cluster development interventions at 20 locations.
Synergised & consistent support to the Handloom Weavers of 20 selected Handloom clusters across the country through focused yet flexible & holistic Approach.
Objectives:
- Co-ordinate cluster development activities all across the 20 clusters identified by the ministry at National Level.
- Provide monitoring and support services to ensure holistic development of Handloom clusters.
- Facilitate cluster activity network by dissemination of information on various aspects of cluster development.
- Establish a documentation centre in order to facilitate mutual learning. The documentation of 'best practices' in one cluster can foster demonstration effect in others.
- Provide an interactive forum for CDEs, Govt. organisations, implementing agencies by organizing meetings/ workshops whenever required.
- Enable clusters to take advantage of globalization by providing customized intervention in critical business areas.
- Sensitize policy makers about the requirements of Handloom clusters.
