Small Farmers Agri- Business Consortium, Kerala


 
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A Report on Sustainable Crafts National Institute of Design
Pandanus Project
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 PAST PROGRAMMES

1. Project of Development of Screwpine (Pandanus) Products

This was the first project implemented by Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium, Kerala.

Pandanus, a common plant in the coastal areas of Kerala gives livelihood directly or indirectly to more than two lakh women in Kerala. Most of these women, though poor, are gifted with the traditional skill of mat weaving and making various products from the leaves of Pandanus plant. With a view to enhance income of these women, SFAC has been implementing the Project for Development of pandanus products through training, skill up gradation and product diversification.
The Project was initially implemented in Thrissur district during the year 1998-99. One Apex Society and eight Primary societies were formed in Thrissur district. The members of these societies were given 35 days training by expert mat weavers. The project proved successful in Thrissur district and this paved the way for its extension to Vaikom in Kottayam district in 1999- 2000. The Apex Society is running Sales Outlets in Kumarakom a famous tourist destination in Kerala. During 2002-2003, the project was further extended to Karunagappally in Kollam district. Twenty-one Primary Societies and three Apex Societies have been organized so far under the project and more than 1000 women have been trained. Some of the societies supported by SFAC have started exporting their products to Europe.
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