Jute and Banana Natural Fiber Cluster
Ministry of MSME, Government of India
Five Years (Under implementation since 15th July 2020)
10,000 artisans involved in jute and handicraft production
Location: Purnea District, Bihar
Direct Beneficiaries: Approximately 1,000 artisans directly engaged in the cluster.
Common Facility Centre: Established at Uphrali, Purnea, equipped with:
12 Automatic Sewing Machines
5 Paddle Machines
Women Empowerment:
50 women artisans have been directly upskilled, transitioning from semi-skilled to skilled artisans in garment design and sewing.
Indirectly benefits around 100 additional artisans involved in craft making, packaging, and marketing.
Product Development:
Artisans produce a variety of products, including:
Jute bags
Greeting cards
Business cards made from banana fiber
Over 2,000 jute-made Rakhis of 50 varieties created by women artisans.
Skill Development:
Training programs conducted to enhance skills in design, production, and marketing.
Focus on sustainable practices and eco-friendly product development.
Economic Impact:
The project aims to improve the livelihoods of artisans by enhancing their skills and market access, contributing to economic stability in the region.
SAVERA is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 from GNCT of Delhi and also holds registration under Section 12AA & 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. SAVERA has also been registered with Niti Aayog’s NGO Darpan portal.
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