Development Perspective

During nineties when first industrial liberalization took place, RCCI felt the need to extend technical assistance of general nature across, particularly for smaller Industries. Thus RCCI as a facilitator initiated the reform process and started assisting existing as well as upcoming industries. This initiative yielded an image of RCCI as a private service institute. Such role was appreciated and well recognized by many national and international agencies including Swiss Agency for Development & Co-operation (SDC), USAID, GTZ, SIDBI, NABARD, EPCH etc. resulting thereby into M.O.Us and/or partnerships in execution of Development Projects. In this context partnership with SDC w. e. f. 1.10.98 is unique as it has added new dimensions and widened RCCI's activities to initiate employment and income generation activities through promotion of micro and small enterprises. RCCI has since been active in developing clusters, common interest groups in Textile (Hand Block Printing), Gem & Jewellery, Wool & Woolen Products, Rural Craft and Culture and Agro Products Processing sectors.


RCCI's Key developmental activities

RCCI believes in developing micro and small artisan based entrepreneurs mainly in Rural and Semi-urban areas. Existing or new clusters are thus strengthened or developed. RCCI's cluster development approach involves: