PANCHANAN KUMAR KHADI PRODUCTION CENTRE
In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi started his movement for Khadi as a relief programme for the poor masses living in India's villages. Spinning on the charkha and weaving was elevated to an ideology for self-reliance and self-governance. Thus Khadi is not a mere piece of cloth but a way of life.
Khadi fabric, also known as 'Khaddar', is a hand woven natural fibre made with cotton. On the other hand, Khadi is also merged with silk or wool and termed as khadi silk or woollen khadi.
Khadi fabric has evolved as the latest fashion trend since 1990 in India. Now across the globe, renowned fashion designers are showcasing their modern designs based on Khadi fabrics in various global platforms. Khadi is a versatile fabric, cool in summer and warm in winter.
Khadi is promoted in India by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
INAUGURATION DAY
Mr. Mrintyunjoy Bandopadhyay (C.E.O of West Bengal Khadi and Village Industries Board) and Mr. Anup De (District officer-Pachim Bardhaman) on the inauguration day of “Panchanan Kumar Khadi Production Centre” on 27th February, 2019.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU)
Between
Protima Child & Woman Development Centre, Khatguria
and
West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board
on
4th FEBRUARY, 2019
KHADI PRODUCTION CENTRE
• Started with 30 tribal women
• One month training was provided to these newly inducted spinners
• Training was provided by West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries
Board on:
1. Various operations of the spinning machines
2. Managing the production
3. Checking the quality of the yarn
• Individual bank accounts were created to deposit wages by West
Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board
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• Benefit of provident fund provided
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• Incentive provided during Badhna festival by the West Bengal Khadi and Village Industries Board
OUR OWN TRAINERS
Durga Hembram (Centre), Sharmila Mandi (Left) &
Pratima Hembram (Right)
These three excellent artisans became trainers within 9 months.
All the three trainers did a wonderful job by training 24 new apprentices.
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMME
•10 khadi artisans were sent for a khadi exposure tour and advanced training to Udaynarayanpur and Ashoknagar, Howrah
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•The total expenditure for this training was provided by the West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board
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•The main objective of this trip was to give an exposure to these artisans about the working of the khadi industries
DEFYING ALL CHALLENGES TO THE PATH OF SUCCESS
One of our spinners, Sukurmani Majhi doesn't have fingers in her right hand since her birth. Currently she is one of the most promising spinners at the centre.
Another spinner, Purnima Hembram is deaf and dumb since her birth. This disability could not prevent her from being one of the best spinners in the centre.
Moment Of Appreciation
All the 10 spinners were honoured for their satisfactory performances.
In the picture: One of our khadi employees, Durga Hembram being honoured by
Mr. Mrityunjoy Bandopadhyay, C.E.O, West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board
Anindya Chakraborty, Administrator,
supervising Khadi centre, Skill training, Clinic and School
QUALITY CONTROL
Every yarn undergoes a stringent quality check before the final packaging is done. There are certain parameters such as weight of the yarn, fineness and quality of the yarns packed. Every artisan comes up with her hanks, gets the quality checked, registers her product and finally the packaging is done.
This is how the finished package looks. One packet has fifty hanks with label, stating the details of the hank: date, machine number and weight. Wages are decided accordingly.