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Undertaking Cluster Development to Empower Dausa Leather Cluster

Rural Economies In last two months several meetings were held in
...The National Rural Economic Transformation Project the Dausa Leather Cluster to strengthen artisan
engagement and streamline cluster development
efforts. In Bishanpura village, the Cluster
To promote the growth of clusters in non-farm sectors, the Ministry of Rural Development Development Executive (CDE) met artisans and
(MoRD) has launched the National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP). This undertook the task of issuance of artisan cards. In
cluster development initiative under NRETP focuses on supporting the growth of artisan- Bhandarej village, a meeting was held to brief
based clusters. As a Technical Support Agency (TSA) to State Rural Livelihood Missions artisans on adopting the cluster approach to
(SRLMs), EDII extends technical assistance to artisans across various clusters. Over four years, business to avail certain important benefits.
the project aims to impact 1,490 artisans from five clusters. In the last two months, the Additionally, a strategic planning meeting was conducted at the District Rajeevika Office with
following activities were undertaken in various clusters: young professionals, thus outlining future strategies for structured cluster growth.

Dahod Pottery Cluster Apart from offering economic benefits, the cluster development approach also brings in
innovation, elevated market reach & collaborative associations, enhanced productivity and
A three – day training programme competitiveness, On these fronts, the Project is delivering tangible outcomes.
was conducted from April 2nd -5th,
2025. 20 pottery artisans refined
their skills, transforming their craft Heartfelt Felicitation...
into a flourishing and viable
April 11, 2025: EDII felicitated Shri
opportunity. The training covered Chanakya P. Contractor, CEO, Remik
stencil painting techniques, Group of Companies, for his
customization & artistic value unwavering support to aspiring
addition and freehand painting. entrepreneurs at the Institute. He was
accompanied by his wife, Ms. Pinky
Contractor. The institute expressed
Kolhapuri Chappal Cluster heartfelt gratitude to the Dahyabhai
Chhotalal Charity Foundation (Remik
Mr. Nishith Patel, Senior Programme Manager, SVEP, EDII, visited Kolhapuri Leather &
Group) for instituting scholastic Gold
Chappal Work Producer Company Ltd. (KLCWPCL) and conducted an interactive session with
and Silver Awards in EDII's academic
the Board of Directors (BoDs) to gauge the problems faced. During the session, he provided programmes, under the patronage of
clarity on the cluster concept, highlighting its uniqueness, benefits and associated the visionary entrepreneur, late Shri
challenges. He also explained the significance of the Diagnostic Study Report (DSR) and its Praful D. Contractor.
execution process. The discussion addressed major challenges faced by the cluster and
explored possible solutions to overcome them. The session was highly productive and
reinforced understanding of the cluster development framework.
Journal of Entrepreneurship Gains Recognition with H-Index 34

The Journal of Entrepreneurship is a peer-reviewed journal indexed in Scopus
and other leading databases, with its H-Index recently increased from 29 to
34. The Journal of Entrepreneurship (JoE) has been recognized and included
in the Italian indexing database of the National Agency for the Evaluation of
Universities and Research Institutes (ANVUR).

The Journal of Entrepreneurship serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the
publication of articles and research on entrepreneurship, including
intrapreneurship, managership, organisational behaviour, leadership,
motivation, training and ethical/ moral notions guiding entrepreneurial
behaviour.

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