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Block Printing Drive

 
 

Organization : Connect Signal

 
 

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Project Description

Pawalia is situated on Malpura Road, Jaipur. It is approx 12 Km far from world famous block print hub named as Sanganer and 20 km far from Bagru renowned for its natural block print. Agricultural activities were also very limited in the village But there was very high motivation among the candidates to join any livelihood opportunity in the village. Finding its suitability, Connect Signal with the support of Bosch India Foundation organized a training on Block printing techniques. After Training a block printing unit was also established in the villages itself so that training candidates may work in their villages only, OJT was arranged after completing the training.  Later on, retailers and wholesalers of Block printing started to give job work to the village SHG. Presently 15 ladies are working at the unit and successfully running its operations. Items being block printed here are exported to Europe and USA. With continuous facilitation and consistent connection with artisans, now they are   earning livelihood from their acquired skill and are motivated & committed towards their work.

 
 
 
 

Project Type : CSR

 
 

Special Features of Project

Impact on Individual

 

 

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Variable

 

Impact

1

Income

Block print  operator  is earning average Rs 4500/- per month working 4 to 6  hours a day in the unit in the village. 

 

2

Time it takes to find a job

Block printing is a handicraft industry and there is always a shortage of block printing operators. Generally Job work for the block printing is available at the unit. But in non peak season, it struggles.

3

Time at a job Work

 

An average candidate is doing 4 to 6  hrs of  work in a day.  Candidates are also giving their time to agricultural work during crop season.. It gives them an option to earn livelihood when the agriculture season is not there. Due to shortage of water,these villagers have only 4 month of agricultural work. For rest  months , they have options to do. Also they are not forced to leave their agricultural work. Candidates who do not have agricultural work run the unit as full time.

4

Self-employment generation

 

This industry is a good source of self employment. It needs very little investment and plenty of work opportunities make it very easy to opt.

5

Employment rate

 

Presently  15  candidates out of 25 trained candidates  are working in garment and home furnishing industry related printing.  

6

Rise in work productivity

Just after the training candidates were printing two bed sheets in a day. Now after one year candidates are printing 5 bed sheets per day.

7

Welfare

As per candidates, Their income is helping their family and children. They are able to take small financial decisions with their own.  

 

Impact on Society: To understand this we discuss the things with various concerned people in the area such as local representatives, Local Govt officials and Animators. According to them , The findings are as follows:

 

 

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Variable

 

Impact

1

 

Physical well-being


After entering  Connect Signal with the support of Bosch India Social Engagement , candidates are more concerned about their physical health. They have started to go for medical  checkups. There is a sign of mindset change.

2

 

Learning achievement


As candidates are financially strong,  Their minds are now more open to understand new things  and experiments.

3

 

Education


Candidates are concerned about their children's education. They themselves are also aware about social changes that are quite noticeable .

4

 

Emotional well-being


With social engagement activities,candidates have learnt that emotional well being is important to live happily. Understanding emotional well being can be seen among them .

 

Impact on Enterprises: To understand  this, we had meetings with the agents, retailers, wholesalers and employers who are directly connected with the  groups. According to them , The findings are as follows :

 

 

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Variable

 

Impact

1

Time off work –

Absenteeism

 

 



As per the officials of the Manufacturing companies, candidates are punctual about their work and absenteeism  is also less.   

2

 

 

Quality of end products



Over a period of time candidates have improved their job quality. Initially candidates were more money centric. Now they are understanding quality importance.

3

 

 

Rise in productivity


 


Initially the unit was producing 8 to 10 bed sheet production per day. After one year they have started to produce 15 to 18 bed sheets  per day.

6

 

Social dialogue


After one year, they are now more open and straight for their rights and concerns.

 
 

Project Donors and Partners

Bosch India
 
 
 

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