Skills and knowledge are one of the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. Countries with higher and better levels of skills with a dynamic skilling ecosystem, adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of world of work. India is among the few large and growing countries in the world […]
Umden Eri Cluster – Meghalaya
The Umden Eri cluster is a traditional cluster which is located in the Ri- Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The cluster is located in a hilly area and has a moderate climate which is suitable for rearing of silk worms. The cluster comprises of 17 villages which are located within a range of 12 kms. The […]
Pyranga Eri Cluster, Boko, Assam
The climatic condition prevailing in the entire North Eastern Region (NER) is suitable for commercial exploitation of all four varieties of silk i.e., Mulberry Silk, Tasar Silk, Muga Silk & Eri Silk. Specially Assam has a favorable agro-climatic conditions for healthy growth and development of the Eri Silk. The tradition of Eri rearing, spinning and […]
Greater Imphal Jewellery Cluster
Inherently the people of Manipur have had a thirst for gold jewellery and it had great importance in the princely state of Manipur since times immemorial. Jewellery had been a symbol of social status among the kings, queens, royal attendants and even the masses of Manipur. The Greater Imphal area comprises of the twin districts […]
Bogulamari Jute Cluster – Dhubri
Dhubri is called the “Land of Rivers” as it is covered three sides by rivers. Dhubri was an important commercial centre and had a busy river port particularly for jute and amongst other resources, jute is one resource which is available in abundance and the jute craft industry has evolved as an important economic activity […]
Baktwang – The Carpentry Hamlet of Mizoram
History Baktawng village located towards the south of Mizoram has earned its name within Mizoram and neighbouring states because of its skills in wood carpentry and pottery making. The village is situated 70 Kms from the state capital Aizawl and is 30 Kms from its district HQ Serchhip. The remarkable history of Baktawng village can […]
Stories of 5 Jewellery Incubatees
1) Sumitra Deori Born in the year 1992, Mr. Sumitra Deori is from a small village named Chapakhua of Sadiya and he is the eldest son among the three children of Mr. Padma Deori, who is a farmer. Even though he was born in a farmer’s family, amidst limitations and hardships, Sumitra was an extremely […]
The New Age Entrepreneur
Since the 1980’s ,the world of work has changed dramatically. We have all witnessed the turbulence resulting from waves of corporate restructurings and downsizing. Thus it is not surprising that the career aspirations of those people left in the workforce would also start changing. The old corporate ‘psychological contract’ implying a lifetime employment to loyal […]
Tails and Travails of Women Entrepreneurs
At a time when there is a sharp focus on diversity and women are being encouraged to break through unseen glass ceilings,turning entrepreneur is providing to be a good way to get more women into the workforce.With more women in management programmes and societal pressures easing,more women are getting comfortable starting up.However,be it in the […]
The Entrepreneurship Paradox- what it needs for entrepreneurs in the MSME sector to sustain
Since the 1980’s, the world of work has changed dramatically. We have all witnessed the turbulence resulting from waves of corporate restructurings and downsizings. Thus it is not surprising that the career aspirations of those people left in the workforce would also start changing. The old corporate ‘psychological contract’ implying a lifetime employment to loyal […]