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September 2010

It is important to strengthen the hands of our artisans with the most scientifically designed tools so that human efforts and material wastes are minimised. A quantum jump in productivity in craft and rural industries could be achieved by using power tools. Interestingly a large number of jobs like polishing, engraving etc. need very little power and could be handled through solar power.

Vol 2, Issue 9

Contents

‹ Chemical Industries Division of MGIRI

‹ Editorial – Power in the hands of artisans …. 3

‹ Greeting the new Chairman of EC …. 3

‹ Social entrepreneurship course for the youth of Gadchiroli …. 4

th‹ 5 meeting of the General Council of MGIRI …. 5

‹ MGIRI scientists bid farewell to Mr Dinesh Rai …. 5

‹ Recent events / Forthcoming events …. 6

‹ MGIRI will function as hub linking rural industries to national institutions: The ‘MGIRI-Interfaces’ model …. 7

‹ MGIRI in news …. 8

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A National Institute under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India

Chemical Industries Division of MGIRI

Registration details:

Title: MGIRI Newsletter Editor: Dr T Karunakaran Printer: MGIRI, Wardha Periodicity: Monthly Publisher: Dr T Karunakaran Nr.: MAHBIL 05736 / 13-1-2009-TCLanguage: English / Hindi Place of publication: Wardha Post Regn. Nr.: WDA / 60 / 2010-12

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Objectives

Functions

§To provide developmental guidance and support in the areas of chemical products and its manufacturing process for rural entrepreneurs and to link frontier areas of science and technology to rural enterprises.§To make the product / processes of rural enterprises globally competitive through innovative organization of quality testing and quality guidance and to develop in-house testing kits to assist the remotely located rural industries.§To develop green technology and sustainable processes based on rural / agri-resources and also enable the basic needs like drinking water affordable to rural population, through an enterprise approach.

i) Development of model enterprises§Development of cost effective non-chemical preservation and packaging methods.§Identification, extraction, separation and purification of agrochemicals of potential use.§Enterprises related to waste recycling through clean technologies (Clean Development Mechanism projects). §Development of schemes for micro and small enterprise in the chemical area (with focus on industries dependent on rural resources / market)§Carrying out environmental impact assessment (EIA) related to rural chemical industries. §Scaling down of processes and plant designs suitable for micro and small enterprises in the rural areas.

ii ) Testing FacilitiesThe Chemical Industries division has a testing laboratory with advanced instruments to help rural products and processes attain global standards.

Major equipments like High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatograph (HPTLC), Tintometer, Polarimeter, etc are available in the division.

To provide authentic/credible testing services to our customers in the national and export markets, the Quality Control Laboratories of MGIRI are in the process of accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL), New Delhi. It is hoped that by around January 2011, the laboratories will start their testing / accreditation services. Typical facilities include§Testing of food related products like food grains, cereal, pulses, spices, oils & fats, organic food, honey, processed food products

Hasmukhrai PatelPSO

Vikas ChoudharySSO

Dr Manoranjan PatnaikDy Director

Kalpana PantawaneLab. Assistant

Uma MagheswariSr. Lab. Assistant

Anil Kumar YadavSr. Lab. Assistant

Swanand KalambeTechnical Assistant

The core scientific team of Chemical Industries division:

High performance liquid chromatograph

and water as per AGMARK/PFA/FPO/BIS. §Testing facility for rural resource based chemical products such as oils, soaps, detergents, shampoo and cosmetics.§Determination of residual metals (in particular heavy metals) in pesticides, food flavors, essential oils, fats, sugars, vitamins, proteins, food preservatives, drugs, antibiotics, amino acids, organic acids etc.

The division also undertakes testing of water and soil from the point of view of toxicity.

iii) Training The division trains entrepreneurs and trainers in quality management. In select themes entrepreneurially important student projects requiring advanced facilities are also helped.

iv) ConsultancyThe division provides consultancy in the areas mentioned earlier with initial focus on§development of new products / formulations as per the requirement of the industry§quality control guidance & establishment of in-house laboratories for chemical manufacturing industries§design & development of effluent treatment plant.

v) Policy and PlanningThe division also undertakes projects in§formulating the quality control strategies for rural industrialization,§planning for setting up chemical industries in appropriate rural regions.§Suggesting government in devising implementation plan for the work.

UV / VIS spectrophotometer

Gas chromatograph

Atomic absorption spectrophotometer

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e were not only a land of many crafts but also the Wland where artisans were viewed with reverence and they had the protection of the community. We considered it a virtue to buy from the artisan of our neighbourhood even if the goods were a bit costlier. These sensitivities are slowly withering away as globalization is making its inroads.

Mr Dinesh Rai, the former Secretary of MSME while addressing the team of scientists from MGIRI on 19-8-2010 at Nagpur said that almost all the 200 Hyderabad- based industries making hairpins have closed down because the Chinese-made hair-pins are available in the market at a much lower price. Now whether it is the hair-pin or the ‘rakhi’ thread used in Raksha-Bandan or the idols of deities like Krishna and Ganapati used in the grand festivals of India the Chinese have succeeded in sensing what the Indian buyer is looking for: Innovation along with low cost!

An Indian consumer has started asking the question: if China or Korea could make an item and sell it in India much cheaper after transporting it across the continent why can’t India do it at least at a reasonable cost? Is the consumer being taken for a ride by the Indian industry?

Unless we answer this question in a constructive way many of our rural industries may have to pay a heavy price. The worst affected will be the craftsmen. Are there crucial directions in which swift actions could be initiated?

Yes. In providing our craftsmen and workers in rural industries with scientifically designed tools whose forms and functions best fit the job situations resulting in improvement in quality and productivity and reduction in material waste, energy cost and production time.

Powering the tools is yet another question. Since the entire country is not endowed with quality power supply through the grid decentralized energy has to be considered. In the case of hand tools we have two situations. There are certain work situations that need tools of high wattage/ torque whereas there are situations (e.g. polishing, engraving etc) where the

power needs will be small and could be easily met by portable solar powered hand tools.

How about the portion of the work that needs higher levels of energy? For example: in works involving cutting, splitting, notching etc? Luckily we note that in many cases the portion of the work demanding heavy duty tooling occupy only a fraction of the total work cycle. For example cutting the bamboo, splitting it and removing the knots are preparatory works that could be done in a Common Facility Centre (used through time sharing etc). Thus if such Common Facility Centres could be made available along with powered tools in central locations of the clusters the artisan can

§have the works needing occasional heavy duty tooling done at the CFC (where energy and power tools are provided) and

§work in his own hut or hamlet-based work-shed with solar / other alternative power based hand tools.

Thus there is indeed a chance of his productivity and quality becoming enhanced and cost reduced.

The search for the best hand tool has to continue. For example if a low energy laser cutter could enable an artisan working on fabric or leather achieve greater productivity and better finish we cannot deny him its benefit. Similarly if a craft work demands imbedding of an icon with an extraordinary high precision then it is unfair to demand the artisan to spend endless time in the ‘copying’ act (because replicating an existing pattern doesn’t befit a creative artist). He might as well use the modern techniques of ‘3 dimensional prototyping’ or the benefit of a numerically controlled machine which is made available as an advanced central facility. We have to provide level playing field to our artisans while displaying environmental sensitivity. Of course the swadeshi sentiment also is essential for the survival of our artisans and entrepreneurs since a responsible globalisation is nothing but ‘global swadeshi’ caring for the global co-existance ensuring the survival of the local communities.

– Editor

Chairman of MGIRI’s Executive Council and Vice-President of its General Council

MGIRI welcomesMr Uday Kumar Varma, IAS

Editorial: Power in the hands of artisans

Social entrepreneurship course for Gadchiroli’s youth

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Inspiration at Anandwan of Baba Amte

Attempting innovations in turnwood craftProducts from handmade paper

Communication: learning English via drama

Development of Societal EntrepreneurshipMGIRI, with funding support from NCRI, Hyderabad has initiated an innovative youth programme called ‘Development of societal entrepreneurship’. 33 youths from two of the most affected blocks of Gadchiroli district have been identified for training in societal entrepreneurship.

The program was inaugurated on 10 August 2010 by Prof Desarda, former member of Planning Commission, Govt of Maharashtra. Prof Desarda advised the youth to organise the society so that it becomes free from exploitation. Dr Vibha Gupta, Chairperson – Magan Sangrahayala Samiti, Wardha encouraged the youth to walk their entrepreneurial journey but with their destination as social entrepreneurship.

The training programme uses totally new tools so that within a period of 3 months, the youth will be able to identify dream projects for themselves either individually or in small teams. To this extent the course is filled with extensive field visits. Internship with NGOs, hands down experiences, ‘face the entrepreneur session’ and a deep immersion into entrpreneurial calculus assisted by computer techniques in business. The course has much space for self discovery.

Breathing the peacefull ambient of Wardha At Maganwadi: Gramodyog museum

Scientific way of dealing with rock-bee Herbal and panchgavya products Many products could be made out of forest

Understanding ‘cotton to garments’

Glimpse of housing & sanitation at CSV The joy of a constructive vision: We can do !

Dhara mitra MGIRI’s Bio-lab

CSV Kumarappapuram

CSV Dattapur

CSV Wardha MGIRI Craft division Magan sangrahalaya

th5 meeting of the General Council of MGIRI

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thhe 5 meeting of the General Council of MGIRI Ttook place on 25-8-2010 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. Mr Dinsha Patel, Hon’ble Minister of MSME and President of General Council of MGIRI chaired the meeting. Mr Dinesh Rai Vice-President of General Council of MGIRI, Mr Saurabh Chandra, AS&FA and Mr Sesh Kumar Pulipaka, Joint Secretary, ARI, Ministry of MSME attended as members. Representatives of the Planning Commission, Department of Science & Technology, CAPART and ICAR were present.

Professor Surendra Prasad,Director of IIT Delhi, Mr J S Mishra, Chief Executive Officer KVIC, Dr P L Dhar, Expert Member of KVIC, Mr Deepak Tyagi, Member of Khadi Commission (Central Zone) besides eminent members from among the Khadi institutions Mr Devendrabhai Desai, Mr Chandrakant Patel, Dr Vibha Gupta, Mr Sardar Ravindra Singh and Mr K K Aron were also present.

The primary purpose of the meeting was to confirm the amendment to the MoA and Byelaws that were approved during the 4th meeting of the General Council on 17-12-2009. A few other vital issues related to land, building, budget and accounts of MGIRI were also attended to. Besides approving the activity plan for 2010-11 based on the ‘MGIRI grant’ approved by the

Parliament, the GC gave ‘in principle’ approval to the recommendation of the EC that funds for the ‘Officer’s training hostel’ be re-sanctioned since the sanction made in October 2008 could not be implemented due to certain administrative hurdles; similarly the GC approved funds necessary for purchase of vehicles for training and office purposes.

The meeting endorsed the recommendations of the Executive Council on the basis of the report by the Interface Advisory Committee (IAC) that 12 national institutions whose project based functions as ‘MGIRI-Interfaces’ were thus far coordinated by the KVIC (in view of MGIRI being in its project phase) will henceforth be coordinated by MGIRI itself. The phase-2 funding of interface project will be through

MGIRI and for this purpose appropriate budget will be made available by the Ministry of MSME. For managing the project needs of the current year 2010-11 suitable arrangements will be made.

Hon’ble Minister of MSME Shri Dinsha Patel and President of General Council of MGIRI addressing its 5th meeting

he scientists of MGIRI led by Dr T Karunakaran, Director, met Mr TDinesh Rai, Secretary of MSME (who is also the Chairman of Executive Council of MGIRI) on 19-8-2010 at Ravi Bhawan, Nagpur. Mr Dinesh Rai advised the scientists to focus on design of products and systems relevant to micro and small industries. He took the example of hair-pin industries of Hyderabad and said that with cheaper pins from neighbouring countries flooding the market most among the nearly 200 industries have had to down their shutters. A Task Force under the Prime Minister with the Secretary of MSME as convenor is looking into the innovation agenda. MGIRI has to become part of the innovation network in a big way with the determination to contribute in a few select critical areas. Collaborating with global institutions of technologies may also be relevant for example the Czeck Institute of Technology.

He indicated that MSME touches the lives of the poor and unorganised while at the same time accounting for the economic prowess of the country. The sensitivity in the mind of a spiritually inclined scientist could help him emerge as the provider of solutions to the problems of poverty. After all spirituality is nothing but honesty, sensitivity and readiness to help the needy.

MGIRI scientists bid farewell to Mr Dinesh Rai

Mr Dinesh Rai, Secretary MSME being felicitated by the Director and Scientists of MGIRI

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Recent Events

Forthcoming Events

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MGIRI team visiting the Plastic Park of Jain Irrigation Ltd on 10-8-2010

MGIRI Team Interacting with the Chairman, Mr Bhavarlal Jain at Jalgoan on 11-8-2010

Dr T Karunakaran interacting at ‘Anubhuti’ of Jain Irrigation Ltd at Jalgoan on 11-8-10

(Left) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam released the book ‘Perspectives on Nai Talim’ on 28-8-2010 in Gandhi Darshan, Delhi. A major chapter of the book was by Dr T Karunakaran, who is presenting a keynote on the said topic: Workable models of Nai Talim (Right)

Mr K P Murthy, Former Advisor of Mico Bosch discussing about powered hand

tools with MGIRI staff on 6-8-2010

Mr Venkata Rao, DD Crafts (middle) with rural artisans on lacquer turnwood craft on

20-8-2010 at Selu Block, Wardha

Scientists from the University of Burmingham and University of Nottingham

at MGIRI on 16-8-2010

A programme for MIDC entrepreneurs organized by Laghu Udyog Bharati with

the help of MGIRI on 16-8-2010

Event Date(s) In Divn: Collab.

Entrepreneurship training on ‘textile designs’ and ‘garment manufacturing’ 23 Aug–22 Oct NCRI, Hyderabad

Entrepreneurship training on LED 30 Aug–30Sept Energy & Infrastructure

Entrepreneurship training on use of web in marketing & business management

30 Aug–14 Oct Management & Systems

Entrepreneurship training on lacquer turn wood craft 30 Aug–30 Oct Craft & Engineering

Entrepreneurship training on photography & Photoshop 1 – 30 Sept Craft & Engineering

Training on ‘manufacturing of shampoo for SHGs & micro-enterprises’ 6 – 7 Sept Chemical Industries

Priority problems of KVIC needing S&T intervention: consultative session involving senior officials of KVIC and the scientists of MGIRI

9 September MGIRI and KVIC

Entrepreneurship training on Panchgavya herbal products, amino acid through waste recycling

13 September Bioprocessing & Herbal

DC (Handlooms) schemes for the benefit of traditional crafts and craftsmen 17 September C&E with DC (H) Nagpur

Entrepreneurship training on vermi-compost program on herbal and food 20 September Bioprocessing & Herbal

Workshop on ‘problems and prospects for chemical industries in Vidarbha’ 22 September Chemical Industries

WS on auto-texture and design as per latest market trend (17 days) 4 Oct – 20 Oct Khadi & Textile with KVIC

Training to KVIC artisans on CATD, jala, bandhini, tie and dye and latest handloom techniques* (1 month)

4 Oct – 3 Nov Khadi & Textile with KVIC

KVIC artisans training on latest Muslin manufacturing technology under the ‘Muslin Khadi’ project sponsored by KVIC

4 October Khadi & Textile with KVIC

Training on product development in horn craft for the SHGs 11 – 31 Oct C&E with Magan Sangrahalaya

National level meeting on power tools in Bamboo craft (2 days) 22 – 23 Oct Energy &I with Craft & Engg.

* Possible variations will be notified on the website

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1. MGIRI Interfaces: will basically be a network of 8. Interface Advisory Committee (IAC): An Advisory advanced technical and management institutions that Committee consisting of the following Members will guide agree to collaborate with MGIRI in the process of providing the management of MGIRI-Interface (including selection of S&T intervention to the rural industries sector. These the interface institutions, policy and resource mobilization): institutions will normally compliment MGIRI’s resources and also help it to reach out to all the regions of India. The (a) Director of MGIRI – Convenorprocess of intervention will be through projects based on (b) A representative of the Ministry of MSME – Memberspecific rural industrial problems. (c) CEO of KVIC or his representative – Member

2. Historically: ‘MGIRI-Interface’ network was created in On the suggestion of the Chairman, Executive Council in its th2002 through the involvement of 12 institutions including 5 meeting on 2-7-2010 approved the name of Prof P L

IISc Bangalore, 5 IITs, 3 NITs and 3 regional institutions. But Dhar as the representative of the Ministry of MSME.since MGIRI was in the project stage the responsibility of coordinating the interfaces was discharged by the KVIC till now. Consequent on MGIRI starting its autonomous functioning, it will become the ‘hub’ as per original plans –

thas per the decision of the 5 meeting of General Council on 25-8-2010 based on the recommendations of the 6th meeting of the Executive Council.

3. Role of MGIRI: - selection of institutions- holding and disbursing funds- maintaining a database of problems- coordination / monitoring and - dissemination of technology

In all the above MGIRI will give priority to the problems of the KVI sector. 4. Fast-track mechanism for selection of projects: This will include online proposals, e-mail based refereeing and final selection based on presentation. The definition of R&D, the scope of the projects and current priorities will be properly notified by Director, MGIRI with a view to select utility-based projects.

5. Interface institutions also to serve as a pool of resource institutions: Willing interface institutions together would serve as a pool of resource institutions which could be called upon to provide, by way of consultancy, S&T inputs to rural industries, to solve problems that are referred to them by MGIRI. These inputs could be in the form of providing technical information, minor technical consultations and R&D supports that could be of two weeks, two months or more than one year duration respectively.

6. Institutions that could join the interface network: It was decided that besides the categories of national institutions mentioned in section 2 interested institutions from a few more categories could also be considered- for example CSIR labs, institutions under TIFAC REACH-CORE, UGC centres of excellence, national institutions of specialized technologies, professional institutions like IIM, NID, NIFT, reputed engineering colleges with commitments besides institutions willing to partner on the basis of projects funded by themselves. Select renowned specialists could also be considered as ‘one-man-institutions’ on very rare topics. Certain KVIC institutions could serve as the ‘extended arm’ of MGIRI in its efforts of outreach.

Suggested definition of R&D projects of KVIC

An ‘R&D project’ from the point of view of KVIC is a project that has the potential to

1. Modify one or more of the factors (i.e. materials, methods, machine, man power, money need management) related to rural enterprises through S&T intervention with a view to solve their present problems or enhance its profitability, market viability, or employment potential - either through hardware approach or software approach.

2. Inject innovation, quality or productivity into rural enterprises to enhance their global competence.

3. Provide products / processes / software that is more or less immediately usable in new directions of employment falling within the existing schemes or with a potential to inspire new schemes.

4. Enable an existing innovation to move nearer to the enterprise stage.

Note: Projects that deal with fundamental research without any immediate potential of creation of enterprises will be discouraged. If a project is such that with a few years of R&D efforts it has the potential to influence certain rural enterprise directions then the proposer has to mention such directions.

MGIRI will function as hub linking rural industries to national institutions:The ‘MGIRI-Interfaces’ model

Hub and Spokes model wherein MGIRI as a hub is helped by Technology Backup Institutions (‘interfaces’) and Specialists (S)

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