[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ON NATURAL AND ORGANIC DYES
(Research & Development and Application of Natural and Organic Dyes on Angora Woolen Products in Five Districts of Uttarakhand)
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
The handloom weaving throughout the Country is characterized by exquisite designs with different colour combination and where weft is used to basically for bringing out the character of the design. In other words the use of dyed yarn is essential for the handloom weaving and producing products, which can get better price in the market. It would be necessary, therefore, to conduct certain workshops to demonstrate improved dyeing practices so that weavers/artisans at their households are encouraged to produce products, which can have better value addition. In this context it is also necessary to encourage the use of vegetable and natural dyes in the production of yarn and woolen products.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
• Selection, sourcing and collection of raw material for natural dyes.
• Standardization of extraction and dyeing procedures including the chemical analysis of constitutes to what plant component is responsible for what colour.
• Training modules for craftsmen on making of natural dyes and application of natural dyes on woolen products
• To augment the present income of local people, who will be taking up this activity as dyeing of woolen products will surely be adding up to its value.
• To establish linkages with Science & Technology based resource agencies for technical back up and support.
• To establish market linkages for the sale of natural dyed products.
• To strengthen the Research & Development (R & D) activities and simultaneous application of experimented dyes on product itself.
• Development of eco- friendly mordanting techniques.
COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT
• Identify dye yielding plants in mountain zones.
• Collection of raw materials.
• Evaluation of plant part used in the region.
• Evaluation of ecological status of plants.
• Research & Development (R & D) work on dyeing raw source.
• Development of user friendly dissemination technology.
• Development of various colour shades.
• Development of various dye testing experiments.
• Sample dyeing of angora and woolen products.
• Formation of SHGs interested in taking up dyeing as a value adding up activity.
• Dissemination of technology at decentralized level.
• Application of dyes on angora and woolen products on a large scale at the decentralized level.
TARGET AREA AND TARGET GROUPS OF THE PROJECT
The target area of the project is five districts of Uttarakhand i.e. Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Dehradun and Pithoragarh. Low income group and Tribal families are the target groups of the project.
FUNDING AGENCY
The project is funded by Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi.
COST OF THE PROJECT
The project is sanctioned by CAPART during the year 2009. Total cost of the project sanctioned by CAPART for two years is Rs. 32,70,000.00 out of which Rs. 27,90,000.00 is provided by CAPART and Rs. 4,80,000.00 is contributed by HIFEED.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”849,850,851,852,853″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]