Research
Title : | Drudgery reduction and Income enhancement of the Handloom weavers through technology intervention in Tripura |
Area of research : | Materials Science |
Focus area : | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Bibhuti Ranjan Bhattacharjya, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand (247667) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2027 |
Contact info : | bibhuti@design.iitr.ac.in,inderdeep.singh@me.iitr.ac.in mamoni.kalita@iutripura.edu.in,rajat@Ms.iitr.ac.in,sujoyhazari@iutripura.edu.in vinay.sharma@Ms.iitr.ac.in |
Equipments : | Pirn Winding Machine ( Rs.90000.00 ) , Pirn Winding Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Pirn Winding Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Sectional Warping Machine ( Rs.190000.00 ) , Sectional Warping Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Sectional Warping Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Hank to Bobbin winding Machine ( Rs.100000.00 ) , Hank to Bobbin winding Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Hank to Bobbin winding Machine ( Rs.0.00 ) , Manual Handloom ( Rs.180000.00 ) , Manual Handloom ( Rs.0.00 ) , Manual Handloom ( Rs.0.00 ) , GST 18% ( Rs.100800.00 ) , GST 18% ( Rs.0.00 ) , GST 18% ( Rs.0.00 ) |
Details
Executive Summary : | Handloom activities in Tripura, India, are vital for the rural economy. However, traditional practices face challenges such as low productivity, limited production volume, and exploitation by middlemen. Technology intervention can help improve efficiency and reduce health drudgery. A study found that most artisans and weavers operate using traditional tools, leading to low productivity and health issues. A project aims to introduce new technologies in pre-processing and weaving, such as Pirn Winding Machines and Hank to Bobbin Winding Machines. The project also aims to introduce digital marketing and handholding support to empower micro-entrepreneurs. The project will involve a need assessment, technology transfer, and a community weaving center. |
Co-PI: | Prof. Inderdeep Singh, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand (247667), Dr. Mamoni Kalita, ICFAI University, Mohanpur, Kamalghat, Tripura (799210), Prof. Rajat Agrawal, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand (247667), Mr. Sujoy Hazari, ICFAI University, Mohanpur, Tripura (799210), Prof. Vinay Sharma, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand (247667) |
Total Budget (INR): | 75,27,634 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |