An important interaction was held with the Director of the National Institute of Natural Fibres Engineering and Technology (NINFET), Kolkata, to explore opportunities for collaboration in the development of Natural Fibre Clusters.
During the interaction, discussions focused on the possibilities of establishing and strengthening natural fibre-based enterprises with technical and institutional support from NINFET. The proposed cluster development initiative aims to bring together farmers, rural entrepreneurs, women’s groups, artisans and other stakeholders involved in the production and value addition of natural fibres.
The discussion covered opportunities for promoting fibres such as banana fibre, jute and other locally available natural fibres, along with product development, processing technologies, skill development, quality improvement and market-oriented value addition.
The proposed collaboration with NINFET is expected to provide valuable technical guidance, technology support, training and capacity building for cluster members. Particular emphasis was placed on developing innovative and eco-friendly products that can generate sustainable livelihoods while making productive use of agricultural and natural fibre resources.
The interaction also explored possibilities for creating a model Natural Fibre Cluster, where traditional artisan skills can be integrated with modern technology, product design and market opportunities. Such a cluster can serve as a platform for entrepreneurship development, women’s empowerment and promotion of the circular economy.
The meeting with the Director of NINFET marked an important step towards developing a collaborative framework for natural fibre cluster development, with Ecogreenunit Foundation seeking to work closely with technical institutions and grassroots communities to promote sustainable fibre-based enterprises.
The proposed initiative aims to contribute to sustainable livelihoods, rural entrepreneurship, value addition and environmentally responsible production through the wider promotion of natural fibre
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