Strategically aligned with the Foundation for MSME Clusters to emphasize handmade and craft-based MSMEs (HCMs), aiming to collaborate with small, innovative, and influential businesses and creatives in need of assistance to enhance and expand their products and operations
FMC-CISCO E-Learning Centers
The E-Learning Centers served as a pivotal component of the FMC-CISCO initiative, facilitating the training and empowerment of women residing in rural clusters. T
Enterprise
Comprehensive training encompassing modern designs, new handloom products, e-commerce, digital marketing.
Creativity
Creative expression in meticulously crafted designs, heralding a paradigm shift towards profitability.
Transcend
Weaving-tailoring training cum retail outlet, weaving techniques, and the art of embroidery and tailoring.
Innovation
Emerged with a newfound understanding of modern design, igniting a spark of innovation.
Foundation for MSME Clusters
About the Project
The project objective was to
i) Enhance the capacity of the women artisans in
critical skill area in the supply chain through digital mode enabled in local language and
ii) Empower the Women artisan community by digitally connecting them with various eco-system stakeholders.
Project Locations
North Lakhimpur and Dhemaji Handloom Textile Clusters of Assam, Birbhum Kantha Cluster and Nadia Hand-painted Textiles Cluster of West Bengal, Pipili and Ghoredia Applique Clusters of Odisha.
Among these, Birbhum and Nadia have been identified as Aspirational Districts by Aspirational Districts by the Government of India.
News Articles
Empowering Rural Women Through Digital Technology
Our initiative to empower rural women artisans through digital technology has successfully...
New E-Learning Centers Revolutionize Artisan Training
Six new E-Learning Centers have been inaugurated across key artisanal clusters in...
Digital Training Transforms Rural Artisans’ Lives
Our digital training programs have brought significant changes to the lives of...
Artisans Achieve Market Success with New Designs
Through our project, rural women artisans have developed over 250 unique designs...
Social Media Training Boosts Artisans’ Online Presence
Specialized training in social media, e-commerce, and cybersecurity has empowered 400 rural...
Government Linkages Enhance Artisan Opportunities
Our initiative has successfully raised awareness among 4,400 women artisans about various...