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Addressing Enterprises in a Conglomerate On January 12, 2026, Shri M. B. Rajesh, Hon'ble Minister for Local Self-Governments, Rural

Under the National Rural Livelihood Development and Excise, Government of Kerala, visited the stall at Chalissery SARAS Fair.

Mission (NRLM) - Cluster Development

Programme (CDP)

To drive growth in the non-farm sector and promote rural development, the Ministry of December 24, 2025: The Tata
Rural Development (MoRD) has launched the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - STRIVE team visited the Common
Cluster Development Programme (CDP), with a focus on artisan-based cluster Fa c i l i t y C e n t re , Ka ga l , t o
development. As Technical Support Agency (TSA), EDII provides specialised technical understand the operational model,
skill development initiatives, and
assistance to artisans across various clusters to foster entrepreneurship. In the past two convergence opportunities for
months, following interventions were undertaken in clusters: enhancing artisan employability
and enterprise sustainability.
Kolhapuri Chappal Cluster

The producer company participated in Kudumbashree Kerala SARAS Fair, Chalissery held
during January 2-12, 2026 and Guntur SARAS Fair, Andhra Pradesh held during January 6-
18, 2026. Newly designed product range of Kolhapuri chappals were showcased, which
received positive customer response for quality and design innovation. The sale was to the
tune of Rs. 1 Lakh.

The 50-day skill development
programme was conducted at
the Common Facility Centre
(CFC), Kolhapur during
November 20, 2025 - January
20,2026 through EDII's
convergence initiative with
the Office of the Development
Commissioner (Handicrafts),
Kolhapur. Certificates were
distributed during the
valedictory session, marking
January 8, 2026: Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, visited successful skill upgradation of
the Kolhapuri Chappal stall at SARAS Mela, Guntur. trainees.

Dahod Pottery Cluster

December 2, 2025: Shri Kanaiyalal
Kishori, MLA, Dahod along with the
NRLM TLM team from Jhalod visited
January 13, 2026: Dr. Nadendla
Manohar, Hon'ble Minister for Dahod Pottery Cluster. The dignitaries
Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer reviewed pottery production processes,
Affairs, Government of Andhra cluster-level organisation, and the role
Pradesh, visited the Guntur SARAS of the producer company in supporting
Mela and appreciated the
handmade Kolhapuri footwear. women artisans and market-linked
pottery activities.
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