For generations, North Indian homes depended on the comforting weight of handmade razais. When lighter, modern mink blankets entered the market, the shift felt practical—less storage space, quicker warmth, easier handling. But in that convenience, we lost something profound.
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In the lanes of Soro, Odisha, stone comes alive under the hands of skilled artisans. Generations of carvers transform pink and white stone into statues, lamps, and figurines, each piece carrying tradition, mythology, and patience. Despite modern challenges, this timeless craft continues to echo stories etched in stone.
The D2E project empowers 60,000 women artisans across five Indian states with digital skills, market access, and dignified livelihoods.
Empowering women through training, infrastructure, enterprises, and strong market linkages.
In the quiet sway of Ri-Bhoi’s bamboo groves, strength doesn’t roar—it whispers. It’s in the calloused hands of farmers who speak the language of shoots and stems, in the creak of towering culms standing guard over the next generation. Here, resilience grows green and tall, rooted in tradition and reaching for a sustainable future.
In the heart of Assam, women weavers of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur transform threads into resilience, weaving not just fabrics but futures.
Walking through the quiet lanes of Maniabandh in Cuttack district, I was struck not by the sound of the looms though they are always humming but by something quieter, more powerful: the expression on the faces of the women.
While India may have plenty of AI solutions for large businesses, MSMEs need a more desi version which differs from the needs of larger firms.
India’s MSME ecosystem has unique features that call for a customised approach. There is a growing consensus that India must develop its own basic AI model to address local challenges and opportunities.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is central to this mission. Introduced in 2020 to transform India’s manufacturing sector, its targeted financial initiatives directly align with the goals of a self-reliant nation.
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The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) specializes in promotion of MSMEs through cluster..
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