Impact of training on women SHG’s for value addition of unconventional fibre products
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2005-08
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G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand)
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The diversity in culture and traditions of the different states of India has resulted in the origin of a gamut of handicrafts. The specialized nature of handicrafts in different states is due to abundant availability of resources in particular region. Uttaranchal has been rich in term of forest area and human resources. Vegetable fibres of plant origin were used in preparation of variety of handicrafts products.
The present investigation was done on the women SHGs to know the impact of training related to handicrafts. Study was carried out on two N.G.O‟s of Uttaranchal one from Kumaun region and another from Garhwal region. The name of the selected NGOs are “Himalayan Organization for Protecting Environment” (HOPE) and “Right Mahila and Bal Vikas Association” respectively. Interview schedule was prepared to find out the utilization of unconventional fibres in Uttaranchal.
Trainings were conducted at the main office of both of the NGOs. The topics introduced and demonstrated during training were mercerization, bleaching, dyeing and handicraft product formation techniques by using unconventional fibres. SHG women have started following the techniques and procedures which were demonstrated to them during training
Post evaluation was done to judge the knowledge gained by SHG women after training. Results showed that knowledge levels of women were improved and they tried to prepare better quality, diversified handicraft products with unconventional fibres.
Investigator applied mercerization, bleaching, and dyeing process/techniques on the Bhimal and Rambans fibres. Investigator developed variety of products likes hand bags, fancy bags, pencil purse, hand purse, magazine holder, coasters, file folders, pot holders, slippers, letter pad cover, telephone cover, towel holder etc. by using different techniques i.e. macramé, sheet making, braiding, twisting weaving etc.
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