Three underground organisations of the State namely United Revolutionary Front URF , Kangleipak Communist Party KCP Lamphel group and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup Military Defence Force KYKL MDF entered into an accord and signed Tripartite Memorandum o…
Three underground organisations of the State namely United Revolutionary Front URF , Kangleipak Communist Party KCP Lamphel group and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup Military Defence Force KYKL MDF entered into an accord and signed Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding MoU with the Central Government and the Government of Manipur today Source Hueiyen News Service
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Khurpui Lam Organisation, Manipur organised the 22nd State level Khupui Lam festival at the auditorium of MFDC today Source The Sangai Express
Khurpui Lam Organisation, Manipur organised the 22nd State level Khupui Lam festival at the auditorium of MFDC today Source The Sangai Express
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A team of Lilong PS arrested an individual with huge quantity of drugs yesterday Source The Sangai Express
A team of Lilong PS arrested an individual with huge quantity of drugs yesterday Source The Sangai Express
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Declaring that educational institutions unable to produce documents of Government recognition would be shut down, student body DESAM has asked parents guardians to withdraw their wards from unrecognised schools Source The Sangai Express
Declaring that educational institutions unable to produce documents of Government recognition would be shut down, student body DESAM has asked parents guardians to withdraw their wards from unrecognised schools Source The Sangai Express
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In support of the indefinite cease work strike in Navodaya Vidyalayas all over the country being launched under the aegis of All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Staffs Association AINVSA from February 6, staffs of JNV, Chandel today staged a sit in protest …
In support of the indefinite cease work strike in Navodaya Vidyalayas all over the country being launched under the aegis of All India Navodaya Vidyalaya Staffs Association AINVSA from February 6, staffs of JNV, Chandel today staged a sit in protest in front of the School gate at Liwa Khullel Sarei in Chandel district Source Hueiyen News Service Gyanand Naorem
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Heeding the agitation call of their national colleagues in pursuit of various demands, teaching as well as non teaching staff of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in the State would cease work from tomorrow till the demands are honoured Source The Sangai …
Heeding the agitation call of their national colleagues in pursuit of various demands, teaching as well as non teaching staff of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in the State would cease work from tomorrow till the demands are honoured Source The Sangai Express
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The Opiod Substitution Therapy OST program that was taken up for the first time in Senapati District by the State Government initiative with the objective of intervening HIV and other blood borne diseases at community level through injecting drug use…
The Opiod Substitution Therapy OST program that was taken up for the first time in Senapati District by the State Government initiative with the objective of intervening HIV and other blood borne diseases at community level through injecting drug users IDUs has not bore fruit due to sudden closure Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network
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Expressing serious concern over the way in which some individuals and units claimed to have revived ATSUM since the last few months, the Interim Body of ATSUM has urged the federating units concerned of the so called ‘ATSUM’ to restrain from using the …
Expressing serious concern over the way in which some individuals and units claimed to have revived ATSUM since the last few months, the Interim Body of ATSUM has urged the federating units concerned of the so called ‘ATSUM’ to restrain from using the name of the union with immediate effect until the union is properly revived Source The Sangai Express
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Evoking the theme of ‘Peace and Harmony through cultural integration’, the 22nd State Level Khurpui Lam Festival, 2013 was celebrated under the aegis of Khurpui Lam Organising Committee at the auditorium Hall of MFDC here today Source Hueiyen News S…
Evoking the theme of ‘Peace and Harmony through cultural integration’, the 22nd State Level Khurpui Lam Festival, 2013 was celebrated under the aegis of Khurpui Lam Organising Committee at the auditorium Hall of MFDC here today Source Hueiyen News Service
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The Kuki Students’ Organisation general headquarters KSO GHqs has decided to oppose to the proposed talks between the State Government and the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur ATSUM slated for February 16 Source The Sangai Express Newmai Ne…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation general headquarters KSO GHqs has decided to oppose to the proposed talks between the State Government and the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur ATSUM slated for February 16 Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network
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Given the immense social responsibilities shouldered by the medium of Shumang Leela, Chief Minister O Ibobi today announced that the Government will consider extending grant in aid to this art form Source The Sangai Express
Given the immense social responsibilities shouldered by the medium of Shumang Leela, Chief Minister O Ibobi today announced that the Government will consider extending grant in aid to this art form Source The Sangai Express
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With electioneering in full swing in the poll bound Nagaland by political parties including the ruling Naga People’s Front and opposition Congress for the February 23 assembly polls, a number of poll related incidents have been reported Source The S…
With electioneering in full swing in the poll bound Nagaland by political parties including the ruling Naga People’s Front and opposition Congress for the February 23 assembly polls, a number of poll related incidents have been reported Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India
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The Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur has strongly condemned the statement of veteran politician O Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network
The Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur has strongly condemned the statement of veteran politician O Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network
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Responding the urgings of Consumers Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister M Okendro, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof KV Thomas has agreed to inaugurate a 5000 MT capacity godown at Senapati in M…
Responding the urgings of Consumers Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister M Okendro, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof KV Thomas has agreed to inaugurate a 5000 MT capacity godown at Senapati in March this year Source The Sangai Express Manipur Info Centre
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The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of Manipur Moirangthem Okendro has drawn the attention of the Centre for providing special fund to the North Eastern States for implementation of the National Food Security Bill Source H…
The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of Manipur Moirangthem Okendro has drawn the attention of the Centre for providing special fund to the North Eastern States for implementation of the National Food Security Bill Source Hueiyen News Service Manipur Info Centre
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The UNC has asserted that during the 5th round of tripartite talk involving UNC, GoM and GoI at Senapati yesterday that it was not development deficit that was raised but the demand for an Alternative Arrangement to protect the identity, land resourc…
The UNC has asserted that during the 5th round of tripartite talk involving UNC, GoM and GoI at Senapati yesterday that it was not development deficit that was raised but the demand for an Alternative Arrangement to protect the identity, land resources, traditional institution and customary practices and ensure a life with dignity and honour for its people Source The Sangai Express
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A civilian working at the behest of the NSCN IM was nabbed by the Zeliangrong United Front ZUF and detained him for few days and released him today on humanitarian ground Source Hueiyen News Service NNN
A civilian working at the behest of the NSCN IM was nabbed by the Zeliangrong United Front ZUF and detained him for few days and released him today on humanitarian ground Source Hueiyen News Service NNN
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Initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three outfits today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding at the banquet hall of 1st Bn of Manipur Rifles today Source The Sangai…
Initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three outfits today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding at the banquet hall of 1st Bn of Manipur Rifles today Source The Sangai Express
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Amit Guin Tucked around 230 kilometers from Bhopal are a group of traditional weavers whose sleight in making hand-woven silk and cotton sarees is unputdownable. The Chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh have created waves in the world of fashion by alluring the customers with its pleasant colours and spectacular designs. But the creators of the […]
Amit Guin
Tucked around 230 kilometers from Bhopal are a group of traditional weavers whose sleight in making hand-woven silk and cotton sarees is unputdownable. The Chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh have created waves in the world of fashion by alluring the customers with its pleasant colours and spectacular designs. But the creators of the Chanderi sarees have been facing problems because of the non-availability of working capital, non-availability of suitable and reliable market linkages, bleak prospects of wage sustainability, and also because of their own inability to come up with bulk orders.
Paying heed to the matter, the Government adopted a cluster approach for a focused development of the handloom weavers. For this purpose, the Office of Development Commissioner – Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles embraced 20 pilot clusters from 12 states of the country. The Chanderi cluster was also identified under the Integrated Handloom Development Scheme.
As a first step towards the development of the cluster, the weavers from Chanderi were formed into Self-Help Groups. The groups were given the exposure of exhibitions and sale to help them understand production to marketing cycle. They also understood that this process of participation of each SHG with similar designs and limited resources is very expensive and realised the need for pooling the resources of SHGs.
To allay their fears and doubts, the weavers were then convinced to form a federation. After numerous discussions, they finalised to register a federation as a Producer Company Limited. A company in the name of Chanderi Handlooms Cluster Development Producer Company was registered on May 29, 2008 with 10 initial members. The news of the formation of a company spread like fire as other groups/stakeholders showed interest in joining it. Immediately after registration, five directors were given responsibilities such as looking into design development; planning the production, monitoring and quality control; marketing; and, coordination, legal formalities with various departments.
The directors of the Company then drew a business plan for the Company for the first year, wherein they decided to adopt 60-70 looms with 40-50 specialised designs with a collection of around 400-500 sarees a month. Eventually, the number of looms was increased to 100 with a collection of 1000 sarees a month in 75 different designs.
The looms which were roped in were categorised on the basis of skill level of the weaver, the ability of the weaver to weave intricate designs, among other factors. A sales and marketing team was also developed which led the weavers to participate in various events. Apart from these events, capacity building programmes were also organised from time to time.
All these developments boosted the confidence of the weavers, with the Company producing sarees and dress materials worth Rs. 30 lakhs in its first year of operation. During 2008-09, the Company, apart from giving a 20 per cent wage increase to the weavers, also provided 40 per cent as dividend to its shareholders. During 2009-10, the Company continued with the same wage increment figure, but increased the dividend up to 60 per cent. Along with positive news on the financial side, the Company also created its own identity by producing sarees and dress materials with new designs and lured customers who were interested for non-traditional stuff as well. The marketing efforts by the team members fructified in tie-ups with the likes of Lifestyles, Central Cottage Industries Corporation, Ranjana Fabrics, Tahiliani Designs, and many more.
The formation of the Company made the weavers feel confident that they too can run business with good profit. On the other hand, with the increase in wages by the Company, the weavers also started asking for better wages from the master weavers.
This forced the master weavers to slightly increase the wages of the weavers. Apart from it, the younger generation is also showing interest in joining the company as they find better opportunities for themselves in such structure. This is evident from the fact that a large number of requests is coming from young weavers. Increased awareness has also led to almost 100 per cent weavers availing health insurance facilities.
In this way, the weavers of Chanderi have spun weaves of happiness.
(PIB Features.)With inputs from Ministry of Textiles
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URF leaders signing MoU with representatives of State and Central Govt.
URF leaders signing MoU with representatives of State and Central Govt.
URF leaders signing MoU with representatives of State and Central Govt.
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