Design and Development Workshops
A Design and Development Workshop in the Ministry of Textiles (India) refers to an initiative or facility aimed at enhancing the skills, creativity, and productivity of artisans, weavers, and designers involved in the textile and handicrafts sectors.
Key Objectives
Skill Upgradation: Training artisans in modern techniques while preserving traditional methods.
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Product Development: Encouraging innovation and new designs that meet market demands
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Technology Integration: Introducing new tools, looms, or software to improve efficiency.
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Design Intervention: Involving professional designers to co-create products with artisans.
Benefits
1. Financial Assistance/Subsidies
Design & Product Development Support under schemes like National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) or National Technical Textiles Mission.
Subsidized training and development costs for participants.
Reimbursement of workshop expenses (honorarium for experts, raw materials, venue, etc.).
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2. Skill Development
Hands-on training in: CAD and textile design software
Loom operation and innovative weaving techniques
Dyeing and printing technologies
Access to industry experts and master artisans.
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3. Market Linkage Support
Support in creating market-oriented designs.
Help in connecting with exporters, designers, and retail brands.
Showcasing participants’ work in trade fairs and exhibitions.
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4. Access to Technology and Tools
Exposure to modern tools and design technologies.
Demonstration of digital textile printing, eco-friendly dyeing, and smart textiles.