Where EDUCATION meanS BUSINESS

DPR preparation assistance Agency (FA) of Small Industries Development Bank of  India (SIDBI) for the MEPP in Bamboo Clusters of Mizoram in association  with the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), the Commonwealth Education  Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and the Copenhagen Business School (CBS).  DARWIN is privileged to be selected as one of the 9 FAs of the country  for this prestigious result oriented project.

OBJECTIVE of the project is to promote bamboo as a sustainable resource  and  generate green jobs. The Action is designed to help local community  and  other stakeholders collaborate for the promotion of green economy,   sustainable growth, economic prosperity and poverty reduction in India   along with mitigation of climate change. 

The DELIVERABLES planned for the project are:
• Support enterprise development for sustainable supply of bamboo products and generate improved livelihoods.
• Create Market Linkages for high potential products.
• Strengthen local governance system and intermediaries
• Facilitate financial linkages
• Strengthen policy dialogue and dissemination of proven development models of bamboo sector.

This  project has a strong research component focusing on mapping and   selection of clusters, conducting baseline studies, Diagnostic Studies   & Value chain assessment, preparation of business plans for   enterprises, learning papers and policy briefs. These activities will  be  undertaken to get the overall understanding of the sector to  contribute  significantly in promoting these enterprises and improving  their  livelihood.

LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS/SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:

Mizoram Co-Operative Apex Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, North East Small Finance Bank, SBI, Industries Centre (DIC), Aizawl district; MSME-DI, Mizoram State Rural Livelihood Mission; Bamboo

Development Agency, State Bamboo Mission, Zoram Industrial Development Corporation Limited (ZIDCO), Mizoram Urban Livelihood Mission, Mizoram Chamber of Commerce & Industries (MCCI), Bamboo Industries Association (MBIA), Sena Bamboo Society and some more...

BAMBOO CLUSTERS IDENTIFIED/CREATED in MIZORAM: 

1. Vairengte Bamboo Cluster (Kolasib District)

2. Edenthar Bamboo Handicraft Cluster (Aizawl District)

3. Upper Republic handicraft Cluster (Aizawl District)

4. Chite Handicraft Cluster (Aizawl District)

5. Thingsulthliah Cluster(Aizawl District)

6. Darlawng Cluster (Aizawl District)

7. Sesawng Cluster (Aizawl District)

8. Various defuncted Units around Baibari, Tuichhuahen, Kolasib, Lengpui, Sairang, Champhai & Chhingchhip areas.

9. Lungdai Cluster (Kolasib District)

10. Kawnpui Cluster (Kolasib District)

SUPPORT PROVIDED to PROSPECTIVE BAMBOO BASED LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR OF MIZORAM:

• Training, Capacity Building/Enhancement
• Exposure visit to advanced learning institutes of the country
• Market acclimatization
• New product development
• Market connect
• Credit Linkage with Banks
• DPR preparation assisstance
• Firm registration & formalizing the business
• Record keeping and finances management training
• Customer Relationship Management Training
• Government connect and orders

CONTACT: DARWIN-FMC STATE OFFICE, J-25 Jail Veng, Dawrpui, Aizawl

PROJECT HEAD: Mr.ZOREMSANGA (84140-07994)

DEPUTY HEAD: Mr.FREDDY LALREMGHATA (98625-01824)