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Monitoring and Evaluation of Handicraft Clusters/Producer Companies (PCs) across India
The monitoring study was conducted in 98 handicraft clusters or PCs under 85 districts of 23 states of the country. A list of 98 producer companies was given by DC Handicrafts, and accordingly, all 98 PCs were identified and selected. The following steps were taken in this regard:
Step 1: A list was prepared in order to identify the total number of PCs in all the regions that received financial assistance or grants under the NHDP scheme.
Step 2: A total of 4 to 5 stakeholders associated with IAs were listed.
Step 3: The sample size covered under the beneficiary survey for assigned clusters is 20% of the total beneficiaries in the respective clusters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the performance, progress and achievements of handicraft clusters/producer companies
- To determine the strengths and weaknesses of the handicraft clusters/producer companies coupled with identify areas of improvement and the areas where they are doing well
- To understand the challenges being faced by the artisans
- To find out opportunities for growth and sustainable development of handicraft clusters/producer companies
- To ensure accountability and transparency in management of producer companies and properly utilization of funds
- To address challenges and develop the handicrafts sector
Survey
Fundamentally, a survey is a method of gathering information from a sample of people, traditionally with the intention of generalizing the results to a larger population.
Evaluation
Evaluation assessment considers value, merit, worth, significance or quality (Scriven, 1991). It may aim to identify what works, for whom, in what respects.
Monitoring
Monitoring is conducted after a programme has begun and continues throughout the programme implementation period.
IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
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Government interventions
Block Level Clusters
Block Level Clusters (BLCs) are one of the components of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) / Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). Financial assistance is provided upto Rs.2.00 crore per cluster for setting up of Common Facility Centre (CFC).
Handloom Weaver Mudra Portal
Handloom Weaver Mudra Portal: This portal is in operation since 2017, in association with Punjab National Bank to cut down delays in disbursement of funds for financial assistance.
Bunkar Mitra
Bunkar Mitra: A toll free helpline was set up to deal with queries of handloom weavers concerning a wide range of issues like technical, supply of raw material, quality control, credit facility, access to market.,etc,.
Handlooms Promotion through eMarketing
Handlooms Promotion through eMarketing: To promote e-marketing of handloom products, 21 e-commerce entities have been engaged for on – line marketing of handloom products.
Museums under Infrastructure and Technology Support Scheme
Museums under Infrastructure and Technology Support Scheme: To preserve all the antique handicrafts products of the country, the Government has established crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, which is popularly known as National Handicrafts and Handloom Museum. The Government of India has also established 18 Museums throughout the country under Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme to preserve traditional art and craft products of the country including 35 endangered crafts for which Government provides financial, technical assistance.