MODIFIED DECENTRALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR HANDLOOM WEAVERS (DTP)

1.OBJECTIVE

The scheme envisages to bring about skill up-gradation in the skilled and semi skilled category of handloom weavers to enhance their earning capacity and encourage product diversification,simultaneously ensuring development of marketable products. The basic objective of the modified scheme may be summed up as:-

a)Rationalise the operational mechanism and implementing methods.

b)To be in tune with the market requirements.

c)To make it transparent.

d)To make it better instrument ofdelivery

e)                 To make it realistic, need-based and concise.

f)To avoid duplication and to effect better coordination

g)To be able to monitor as well as to provide more flexibility and autonomy to the implementor.

h)To provide different training to different category of weavers, trainers and Master Trainers keeping in view of the expertise gained already & trends available (both domestic and international).

i)To avail of the expertise and resources of related sectors like freelance designers fashion forecasts, trends and other related schemes. 

2.TRAININGIN WEAVING

2.1.ELIGIBILITY

All categories of skilled and semi skilled weavers.

2.2.CATEGORIES OF WEAVERS

Broadly the weavers can be categorised on the basis of their weaving skill and level of knowledge about use of different techniques and weaving different type of looms. Major categories are as under:-

i)Un-skilled Weavers

They have been exluded from availing the Decentralised Training Programme Scheme. The State Government can provide training to such weavers under different Schemes like Swarnajayanti Swarozgar Yojana.

ii)Semi-skilled Weavers:-

This category covers all those weavers who have so far been weaving plain cloth or janata variety cloth. These weavers are aware of the basic weaving method but requires up-gradation in their skill.

iii)Skilled Weavers :-

This category includes weavers who have practical knowledge of weaving but may like to enhance their level of skill in weaving, new type of designs, undertake weaving on new type of yarn (from coarse cotton tofiner cotton yarn, from cotton to silk, wool, polyester etc.), weaving on new type of looms (e.g. multi-treadle loom etc.) or with productivity enhancing attachements like dobby, jacquard etc.

iv)Unattached Weavers through NGOs:-

The beneficiaries under the Scheme may cover weavers under cooperative and corporate fold as well as unattached weavers though NGOs and recommended as per procedure.

v)The unattached or independent weavers do not have basic infrastructure . Hence, the provision is made under the Scheme, inter-alia, for:-

a)Hiring of shed/accommodation for conducting training programmes.

b)Boarding & lodging of weavers during the training programmes.

c)Incidental expenses.

These expenses shall be met from the stipend which the weaver receives during the training. At present the stipend is Rs.750/- per month for three months to non-skilledand Rs.55/- per day for skilled and semi-skilled weavers. The expenditure on the above account is not likely to exceed this amount and the cost of above may be deducted from stipend amount for attached weavers.

2.3.DURATION

For skilled weavers and semi-skilled weavers, the training period shall be of 60 working days.

2.4.STIPEND

The stipend will be Rs.55/- per day for a period of one month for both skilled and semi-skilled weavers.

2.5.REMUNERATION FOR MASTER TRAINER:-

Master Trainer should be able to impart proper training to semi-skilled and skilled weavers. He should be conversant with operation of Jacquard, Dobby other attachments and different types of looms.

2.5.1.ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for Master Trainer, a Weaver should either be IIHT, diploma Holder, or has undergone formal training in weaving for a period not less than threemonths or is a National Awardee or has been approved by the State Government as Master Weaver to impart technical training to the weavers

The Master Weaver/Trainer will get honorarium of Rs.2,500/- per month.

The Master Weaver will undergo a familiarization programme for fifteen days in the WSC before start of the Decentralised Training Programme. During this period he will get a stipend of Rs.75/- per day inclusive of transport allowance.

The service of Master Trainer can be availed by WSCs for undertaking DTPs for various societies.

2.6.RAW MATERIAL

Yarn

Loom

3.TRAINING IN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT.

i)Objective :To develop a sense of design concept

ii)Duration of Training30 working days

iii)Eligibility for appointment:Master Trainer(Design) should be a 

as Master Trainer (Designs)qualified Textile Designer from a 

recognised college of Arts/NID/NIFT

etc.

iv)Raw MaterialDrawing Board, Drawing papers, poster 

colours, brushes, pens, graphs paper, scales, tracing paper etc. One set for 5 trainees, cost @ Rs.5,000/- each set.

4.TRAINING IN DYEING TECHNIQUE.

(a)Objective:To improve the quality of dyeing 

through training in use of Eco-friendly dyes. Training in improvement in fastness properties and in techniques of dyes etc.

(b)Duration of Training :15 working days

The training course will broadly cover following aspects-

i)Types of Dyes and Chemicals according to the end use of the fibre.

ii)Preparatory process like scouring, bleaching and dyeing.

iii)Role of Water, Temperature, Pressure, Material to Liquor ratio, etc.

iv)Correct method of dyeing fordifferent classes of dye-stuffs

v)Equipments required to start a small dye house in the Primary Society.

vi)How to improve fastness and to correct faulty dyeings

vii)Use of AZO free dyes.

viii)Introduction of colour shades according to the needs of the Handloom Weavers Cooperative Societies.

ix)Information about vegetable colours, and

x)Costing 

(c)Eligibility for appointment as :The Master Trainer(Dyeing)

Master Trainer(Dyeing)should either be IIHT, diploma 

holder or should have undergone 4 months Short Term Training Course in Dyeing Techniques in WSCs/IIHTs/State Government Service/Training Institute or should have atleast 10 years practical experience in dyeing work.

Raw Material:i)Dyes/Chemicals/Yarn, etc.

ii)Dyeing Tool Kit to be provided to the sponsoring Primary Society/NGO irrespective of the number of trainees sponsored. The cost of one set of the Tool Kit will be Rs.5,000/-

5.REHABILITATION OF WEAVERS UNDER JANATA CLOTH SCHEME TO POWERLOOM SECTOR.

Janata Cloth Scheme has been replaced under the 8^th Five Year Plan by project Package Scheme (PPS) and Handloom Development Centres (HDCs). However, majority of weavers under Janata Cloth scheme are old and have developed mental block to be rehabilitated in the handlooms sector. Hence, with their present level of skills, they can be rehabilitated in the power loom sector only. Thus, provision may be made in the modified Training Programmes for rehabilitation of handloom weaver in the power loom sector by providing suitable training, financial assistance for purchasing equipments , margin money for working capital etc. the package for assistance shall be worked out in consultation with the Textile Commissioner, BTRA,NITRA, SITRA and the Powerloom Division of the Ministry of Textiles.

6.TRAINING OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HANDLOOM SECTOR.

Training of persons involved in the management of Handloom Sector is essential input for smooth and proper implementation of Training Programme. The expenditure will be met from the head ‘Other Charges’-(Plan).

7.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ON SUPERVISION MONITORING AND DOCUMENTATION.

Expenditure under this item shall be restricted to 5% of the Project cost and will be funded from the sub head ‘Other Charges(Plan).

8.HYPERLINKING FOR EFFECTIVE COORDINATION.

Further steps will be undertaken to hyperlink State Directorate of Handlooms, Weavers Service Centres, Primary Agencies, Embasses of India aborad (and through them the buying agencies of Handlooms aborad.), ACASH, NHDC & the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms to monitor the procurement of raw-material, inputs for training, the trends and requirements of handlooms (market-research) aborad and in India. Efforts will also be made to closely monitor the impact report and the value-addition due to the Decentralised Training Programme imparted.

9.SYLLABUS FOR THE TRAINING.

The syllabus of the training, indicating the technical details for the entire period of training shall be prepared by WSC. The responsibility for preparation of syllabus will be of Assistant Director (Weaving) and Technical Superintendent.

10.MONITORING AND SUPERVISION

Officer Incharge of WSC will be personally responsible to ensure monitoring and proper supervision of the programme. One technical person must visit every fifteen days to oversee the training imparted to the trainees by the Master Trainer in the field area. The expenditure on account of monitoring and supervision of WSC staff will be met from the DTP programme.

11.PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT DEVELOPED DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD.

1.The product developed during the course of training will display the level of skill acquired by the trainees. The objective of the DTP will be met if the product developed are marketable.

2.Zonal Headquarters will be responsible for disposal of product from their premises. A show room should be opened in each Zonal headquarter to put on sale for the public the product developed during the course of training.

3.The minimum price for each item will be arrived at by carrying out costing of the item on the basis of quality, raw material and overhead cost. Items, which have not been properly woven or lack quality, will be discounted maximum of 50% of the total cost of the item arrived at. The basic costing will be done by Assistant Director(W) and Assistant Director(P). The costing will there after be approved by Officer Incharge of the WSC.

4.The cost for transportation of product developed from WSC to Zonal Headquarter for sale will be obtained under the Scheme from DC(HL) on completion of training.

5.The revenue received will be deposited in the Government account as per GFR.

12.SERVICES OF THE FREELANCE DESIGNER.

The services of a Freelance Designer can be dove-tailed with the DTP Scheme for development of exclusive product and enhancement of skill of weavers of particular area for development of specific items. The Designer may be paid as per the guidelines of the Freelance Designers Scheme or as mutually agreed at the time of submission of proposal.

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PROFORMA - I

INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED ALONGWITH PROPOSAL FOR SANCTION OF EXPENDITURE FOR TRAINING OF HANDLOOM WEAVERS UNDER DECENTRALISED TRAINING PROGRAMME SCHEME.

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1.Name & complete postal address :

of the PHWCS/NGO/Organisation

2.Date & Year of Registration:

3.Product line:

4.No. of permanent/regular members:

(Handloom Weavers)

5.Objectives of the Project:

(i)Development of exportable 

Products

(ii)Product diversification

(Specify the product)

(iii)Revival of traditional craft/

Languishing craft

(iv)Product development

(v)Up-gradation of de-skilled 

Janata handloom Weavers 

(vi)Skill up-gradation in the existing :

product profile

(vii)Any other objective

6.Whether the proposal has been received: 

from State Govt., if so, specify the 

authority from whom the proposal 

has been received

7.Whether the proposal has been received:

directly from the PHWCS/NGO

8.Whether an officer of the WSC has :

inspected the premises/location/

Workshed of the PHWCS/NGO, 

and, if so, indicate the name of the 

Officer, date of visit. Enclose copy of the 

inspection report

9.Whether the PHWCS/NGO has adequate:

infrastructure for conducting the Training

Programme. If not, furnish details of the

infrastructure required and how it is 

proposed to be arranged/managed

10.Whether Trainer/Master Trainer is available :

for conducting the Training Programme 

or Master Trainer is to be Trained

11.Action Plan for 

(i)Training of Master Trainer:

(ii)Training of Weavers

(a)Date of issue of requisition to:

NHDC for supply of yarn

(b)Date of purchase of looms,: 

Accessories etc. source &

Methodology

(c)Date of commencement of:

Training Programme

(d)Location of the Training: 

Programme

12.Particulars of the Staff identified for    

conducting the Training Programme

Nodal Officer:

Supporting Staff: (1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

13.Method of implementation

(a)Whether Training Manual in:

Local language is available

(b)Assistance available from: 

State Government, if any

(c)Whether the project isdove-tailed/:

clubbed with any other project of 

the Central/State Govt., if so, 

indicate Details

(d)Operational details:

14.Justification for organising the 

Training Programme

(a)Number ofPHWCS functioning:

in the area (Village/Mandal/

Block/Taluk/District)

(b)Number of Handloom Weavers:

in the area 

(c)Number of Loom:

(d)Product profile of the area, where :

The PHWCS/NGO is located

(e)How the productivity, :

marketability, wages will improve

by imparting the proposed 

Training to the Weavers 

15.Componentwise Financial implications:

Place:

Date:

 

 

 

PROFORMA - II

PARTICULARS OF THE PRIMARY HANDLOOM WEAVERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY/ NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION. 

1.Name & Complete postal address of the :

PHWCS Society/NGO

2.Whether the PHWCS/NGO is Registered :

with the State Govt. if so, furnish a Photo 

copy Of the Registration Certificate`

3.Photocopy of the Balance Sheet/:

Audited statement of Accounts/

Production & Sale turn over/

Profit and loss Statement, Share Capital 

for the last 3 years.

4.Details ofTraining Project/ Other projects :

sanctioned during the last 3 years under 

various Schemes of Office of DC(HL)

5.Details Of other projects Sanctioned by :

CAPART/State Govt. Authorities/ other

Central Govt. Departments during last 

3 years

6.No. of permanent members/Handloom

Weavers of the Society/NGO

7.Resolution of the Society/NGO:

8.Details of products being Produced by the :

Society

9.In the case of NGO -

(i)Details of Experience in undertaking :

Handloom Related activities

(ii)Copy of the Bye Law ofthe NGO :

(iii)List of Executive members of the NGO:

10.CC Limit:

11.List of Weavers identified for Training:

Place:Signature of the President /Secretary

Date :of the PHWCS/NGO

PROFORMA - III

A F F I D A V I T

 

ON TEN RUPEES STAMP PAPER

I_____________________________ aged about _______ years, son of _______________________________ resident of ____________________ _________________________________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:

1.The above said organisation is not involved in any corrupt or objectionable practices, and its registration is valid till date.

2.That the above said society is working for the development and marketing in handloom sector and not a profit making organisation.

3.That the society has not received any grant from the Office of the Development Commissioner(Handlooms), New Delhi for the purpose for which the proposal is under consideration. 

4.Details of grants received from the office of the DC(Handlooms) under various Schemes during the last 3 years are as under:-

 

S.No.	Name of the Scheme	Year	Amount received	Whether utilised or not, if not, reason	Remarks

5.Details of grant received from the various Central Government Departments/ Offices and State Government.

 

S.No.	Name of the Scheme	Year	Amount received	Whether utilised or not, if not, reason	Remarks

Verification

Verified at _______________ on this the _______________________ 200_ that the contents of the above affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature of the Deponent Identified by me 

Advocate

 

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