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Cluster Development Activities Driving

Collective Growth

Clusters impart a unique competitive edge to enterprises, promote collaboration and
foster innovation. The National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP), {now,
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Cluster Development Programme (CDP)},
launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has appointed as Technical
Support Agency (TSA) to State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) to provide technical
assistance to artisan clusters. In the last two months, the following clusters were impacted
through result-oriented activities:
The sessions focused on strengthening knowledge and skills for effective
implementation of NRLM–CDP and cluster management in coordination with
stakeholders. Key areas covered included; NRLM–CDP framework, artisanal value
chains, supply chain management, governance structures of producer companies,
Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), business planning & revenue models, sales
& branding strategies, packaging & design, digital presence and leveraging
government convergence.

Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Project Director, remarked, “The training provided participants
with both conceptual clarity and practical tools, preparing them for active
engagement in upcoming cluster projects.”

August 27, 2025: The Dausa Rajshakhi Leather Producer Company Ltd. organized its first
Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking an important step in its journey of collective
growth. The meeting was attended by Board Members-cum-Shareholders, representatives
from District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) and block officials, along with EDII
representatives.

Latur Bamboo Cluster, Maharashtra

EDII has initiated cluster development under NRLM–CDP with the support of
Umed–Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission in Latur, Maharashtra. As part of this
effort, a three-day Vision Building Workshop was organized for the Board of Directors and
artisans of Latur Bamboo Products Producer Company Ltd. The workshop promoted
brainstorming and learning over leadership, strategy and operational planning.
Simultaneously, Common Facility Centre related work gained momentum, and obtaining Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP), a component of the Start-up Village
Business Commencement Certificate (BCC) for Producer Company’s operations was also Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), focus on capacity building and enhancing the skills of
bolstered.
Community Resource Persons-Enterprise Promotion (CRP-EPs) and Self Help Group (SHG)
members. In Tripura, MEDP is supported by the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM). As a
Training of Cluster Development Executives (CDEs)
part of the initiative, in the last two months, 11 ‘Trainings of Entrepreneurs’ under MEDP were
conducted in Nalchar and Durgachowmuni blocks, benefiting over 450 entrepreneurs.
The Institute organized a special training programme on ‘Cluster Fundamentals and
Managing Cluster Projects’ from 4th to 7th August 2025 at the EDII campus. The In Meghalaya, the initiatives are supported by Meghalaya State Rural Livelihood Society (MSRLS).
programme aimed at enhancing capabilities of 16 SVEP head office staff, field staff, Cluster During the last two months, two exposure visits were conducted for 100 VO/CBO members in
Development Executives (CDEs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from Dahod, Mawphlang and Mawkynrew blocks, helping participants gain practical insights into
Channapatna, Kolhapur, Badarwas and Dausa clusters. entrepreneurship development.

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