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Initiative on development of WaterInitiative on development of Water
Hyacinth Based HandicraftHyacinth Based Handicraft
Ashim Kumar Das, Asst. General Manager (BD)Ashim Kumar Das, Asst. General Manager (BD)
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation LimitedNorth Eastern Development Finance Corporation LimitedNEDFi House,NEDFi House, GaneshguriGaneshguri, Guwahati, Guwahati
Prepared By :
--a Joint initiative of NEDFi & NEC, Ministry ofa Joint initiative of NEDFi & NEC, Ministry of DoNERDoNER
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PanimetekaPanimeteka in Assamesein Assamese Water HyacinthWater Hyacinth ((EichhorniaEichhorniacrassipescrassipes)) in Englishin English
JalJalKumbhiKumbhiin Hindiin Hindi
KobokongKobokongin Manipuriin Manipuri PakPak--tobtob--java,java, PkaktopPkaktopChawaChawain Thaiin Thai
HoteiaoiHoteiaoiin Japanesein Japanese
JapanJapanJabraJabrainin SinhaliSinhali
KachuripanaKachuripanain Bengaliin Bengali EcangEcanggondokgondok in Indonesiain Indonesia
KeladiKeladibuntingbuntingin Malaysiain Malaysia
Beda BinBeda Bininin MayanmarMayanmar etcetc
Water Hyacinth local namesWater Hyacinth local names
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Water HyacinthWater Hyacinth ((EichhorniaEichhorniacrassipescrassipes))
An aquatic plant which can live and reproduce floating freely onAn aquatic plant which can live and reproduce floating freely on thethesurface of water or can be anchored in mud.surface of water or can be anchored in mud.
The plant is a perennial aquatic herb belongs toThe plant is a perennial aquatic herb belongs to LiliaceaeLiliaceae (Lily family)(Lily family)
Plant size from few inches to a meter in height.Plant size from few inches to a meter in height. The plant originate from Amazon basin and was introduced into maThe plant originate from Amazon basin and was introduced into manyny
parts of the world as an ornamental garden pond plant due its beparts of the world as an ornamental garden pond plant due its beauty.auty.
Suited to tropical and subtropical climate.Suited to tropical and subtropical climate. Known as problem plant or worst plant in USA, South America ,Known as problem plant or worst plant in USA, South America ,
Africa , Australia etc.Africa , Australia etc.
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Water Hyacinth : PROBLEMSWater Hyacinth : PROBLEMS
Hindrance to water transportHindrance to water transport
Reduction of BioReduction of Bio--diversity : other aquaticdiversity : other aquatic
plants have difficulty in surviving. This causeplants have difficulty in surviving. This causeimbalance in the aquatic microimbalance in the aquatic micro--ecosystem.ecosystem.
Diversity of fish stocks is often effected fromDiversity of fish stocks is often effected from
proliferation of water hyacinth.proliferation of water hyacinth. Sediment levels increases with increase ofSediment levels increases with increase of
water hyacinth.water hyacinth.
Mosquitoes and other diseaseMosquitoes and other disease--carryingcarryingorganism breed in the water hyacinthorganism breed in the water hyacinth
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Possible uses : Water HyacinthPossible uses : Water Hyacinth
PaperPaper : Water hyacinth: Water hyacinth fibrefibre alone does not make a good quality of paper. Toalone does not make a good quality of paper. To
make a good paper blending of waste paper or jute is necessary .make a good paper blending of waste paper or jute is necessary .
FibreFibre Board:Board: Physical properties of water hyacinth basedPhysical properties of water hyacinth based fibrefibre board areboard aresufficiently good for partition wall and ceiling.sufficiently good for partition wall and ceiling.
Yarn & rope :Yarn & rope :TheThe fibrefibre from the stems can be used to make ropes.from the stems can be used to make ropes.
Charcoal briquettingCharcoal briquetting : For a plant to produce 40: For a plant to produce 40 tonnestonnes per day briquettingper day briquettingan area of 12 hectares would be required for drying of water hyaan area of 12 hectares would be required for drying of water hyacinth, dailycinth, daily
requirement 1300requirement 1300 tonnestonnes of wet water hyacinth, relatively high temperatureof wet water hyacinth, relatively high temperature
with low humidity .with low humidity .
BioBio--Gas :Gas : Testing is going on for producing bioTesting is going on for producing bio--gas from water hyacinth.gas from water hyacinth.There is still no firm consensus on the design of an appropriateThere is still no firm consensus on the design of an appropriatewater hyacinthwater hyacinth
biogas digester.biogas digester.
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NEDFi Initiative to popularize Water Hyacinth based Craft
NEDFi took the initiative toNEDFi took the initiative to
popularize the use of Waterpopularize the use of Water
Hyacinth for making ecoHyacinth for making eco--friendlyfriendlyhandicraft products in August,handicraft products in August,
2008 mainly for the following2008 mainly for the following
reasonsreasons ::
Abundance of raw materialAbundance of raw material
It can replace jute, cane andIt can replace jute, cane and
bamboobamboo
Artisans experienced withArtisans experienced withbraiding and weaving work canbraiding and weaving work can
easily pick up the trade onceeasily pick up the trade once
provided the trainingprovided the training
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Water Hyacinth : CraftWater Hyacinth : Craft
To identify a region with mature plants about 15To identify a region with mature plants about 15--30 inches long, with a thick30 inches long, with a thickdiameter 0.5diameter 0.5--1.2 inch.1.2 inch.
To chop off the leaves and roots using a sharp knife (cut as cloTo chop off the leaves and roots using a sharp knife (cut as close to the leaves andse to the leaves androots as possible.)roots as possible.)
To spread the split stems to dry in direct sunlight for 5To spread the split stems to dry in direct sunlight for 5--6 days.6 days.
To use the tarpaulin sheet to dry the stems and to be collectedTo use the tarpaulin sheet to dry the stems and to be collected back at the time ofback at the time ofsunset everyday to avoid absorption of moisture.sunset everyday to avoid absorption of moisture.
Well dried stems will turn brown making crackling sound when cruWell dried stems will turn brown making crackling sound when crumpled.mpled.
Harvesting , Splitt ing and Processing
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Prepa
rationof
B
raids
Preparationo
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Frames
CaneFra
mes
SteelFrames
Useofwholeofthestem
,withoutbraiding,formak
ing
Prod
uctslikeMats
,GiftBox,Ba
sketsetc.
Preparation OfThe Product
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Products without frames:Products without frames:
1. Less Cost of Production
2.Less Cost of Transportation
3.More Local Demand
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The Promotion of Water Hyacinth Based Craft is nowThe Promotion of Water Hyacinth Based Craft is now
a 3 Year Project ,a 3 Year Project , 20102010--11 to 201211 to 2012--13,13, supported by thesupported by theNorth Eastern Council , Ministry ofNorth Eastern Council , Ministry of DoNERDoNER
For Capacity Development of 1000 artisansFor Capacity Development of 1000 artisans
For Facilitating MicroFor Facilitating Micro--Credit linkageCredit linkage
For Facilitating Market LinkageFor Facilitating Market Linkage
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Capacity Building :Capacity Building :
Awareness ProgrammeAwareness Programme-- 1 day1 day
Skill Development ProgrammeSkill Development Programme-- 10 days10 days
Micro Credit Management ProgrammeMicro Credit Management Programme
--
11
dayday
In addition, Need Based SkillIn addition, Need Based Skill UpgradationUpgradation programmesprogrammes
are conducted to continuously upgrade the skill of theare conducted to continuously upgrade the skill of theartisansartisans
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Design inputs from National Institute of Design,Ahmedabad (NID) which included following steps:
Pre visit of Faculties of NID to the villages in the firstweek of November,2010.
Strategic Design Input Training Programme at NID :from 2nd Dec,2010 to 22nd December,2010
Post visit of the Designer :26th Feb to 3rd March,2011
An immediate outcome of the intervention is in
process improvement leading to increase inproductivity and reduction in cost.
Strategic Design Inputs :
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10 Reasons : Why the NEDFi &10 Reasons : Why the NEDFi &
NEC Project on Water HyacinthNEC Project on Water Hyacinthis Differentis Different
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1. Open to New ideas:1. Open to New ideas:--
Result :3 New Ideas :JewelryBedroom SlippersPackaging of sweets
We have developed the Jewelry whichhas got good response from the market
Bedroom Slippers will also come to the
market shortly
And the Search Goes on..The Water Hyacinth
Demonstration Centre at NEDFi Haat will
facilitate a platform to experiment with new ideas.
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j2. One Stop solution:2. One Stop solution:--
Water Hyacinth Craft GalleryWater Hyacinth Craft Gallery--cumcum--Demonstration CentreDemonstration Centre
Permanent Marketing Platform :Permanent Marketing Platform :
The exclusive Craft Gallery for Water hyacinthbased products in the heart of the city
The price mentioned by the artisan is paid bythe customers- a system to ensure Fair TradePractice.
Demonstration Centre :
Equipped with Raw Material Bank,Equipments, Flattening Machine, StitchingMachine, Looms, Moulds, Coloring Dyes etc.
To guide artisans To educate customers
Mr. U. K. Sangma, IAS, Secretary, NEC inaugurating the
Water Hyacinth Craft Gallery-cum-Demonstration Centre
at NEDFi-Haat Guwahati on 7th March,2011 in presence
of CMD, NEDFi & MD, NEHHDC
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3. Infusion of Technology3. Infusion of Technology
Consistency in quality and improvement inConsistency in quality and improvement in
productivity has now been facilitated throughproductivity has now been facilitated through
introduction of:introduction of:
Standard mouldsStandard moulds
Flattening machineFlattening machine
Stitching MachineStitching Machine
Looms etc.Looms etc.
We are open to suggestions / inputs which will helpWe are open to suggestions / inputs which will help
in increasing product valuein increasing product value
or reduction in the cost of productionor reduction in the cost of production
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4. Branding:4. Branding:
NEDFi has coined theNEDFi has coined theAqua Hyacinth ProductsAqua Hyacinth Products
under the Brand nameunder the Brand nameAqua WeavesAqua Weaves
The tag is provided freeThe tag is provided free
of cost to the artisans.of cost to the artisans. It creates AwarenessIt creates Awareness
among the customers also.among the customers also.
The Artisan can mentionThe Artisan can mentionthe details about histhe details about hisproduct in the same tag.product in the same tag.
Name : Artisans Code:Product: Price :
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5. Promote Special Skill:5. Promote Special Skill:
Capacity Building :Capacity Building : Special Faculty at NID,Special Faculty at NID,AhmedabadAhmedabad forfor
making of varieties of Braidsmaking of varieties of Braids
Exposure to specific need : Artisans involvedExposure to specific need : Artisans involvedin making Jewelry was sent to an Workshopin making Jewelry was sent to an Workshopon making Jewelry from Naturalon making Jewelry from Natural FibreFibre,,organisedorganised by World Craft Council andby World Craft Council andattended by International Designers at Newattended by International Designers at New
Delhi in January,2011Delhi in January,2011 Process Standardization :Process Standardization :
Moulds are prepared by a select group ofMoulds are prepared by a select group ofartisans to maintain its size and specificationartisans to maintain its size and specification
Groups are developed for preparation of semiGroups are developed for preparation of semifinished raw material with different dyesfinished raw material with different dyes
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6. Reach the market near your home6. Reach the market near your home
To promote marketing we encourage ourTo promote marketing we encourage ourartisans in participation of exhibitionsartisans in participation of exhibitionsorganized in the small towns near their homeorganized in the small towns near their home
Associate with other promoting agencies likeAssociate with other promoting agencies likeDRDAsDRDAs.. DRDAsDRDAs ofof NagaonNagaon,, GoalparaGoalpara,,DhuburiDhuburi && DarrangDarrangare promoting theare promoting theproduct in SARASproduct in SARAS MelasMelas / District/ DistrictExhbitionsExhbitions
Showrooms are opened atShowrooms are opened at DhubriDhubri andandNagaonNagaon, many more will come, many more will come--upup
The Craft Gallery at NEDFi Haat is aThe Craft Gallery at NEDFi Haat is apermanent showroom located inpermanent showroom located inAmbariAmbari,,
Guwahati where customers go for shoppingGuwahati where customers go for shoppingof handicraft productsof handicraft products
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7. Go for outside market in the next stage:7. Go for outside market in the next stage:
We are in the process of development,We are in the process of development,we need to build our production strengthwe need to build our production strengthto meet the demands of outside marketto meet the demands of outside market
in terms of quantity and qualityin terms of quantity and quality Hence we will come out with theHence we will come out with the
CATALOGUE in 2011CATALOGUE in 2011--12 & WEBSITE12 & WEBSITE
in 2012in 2012--13 to reach the bigger domestic13 to reach the bigger domesticmarketmarket
With the experience of the DomesticWith the experience of the DomesticMarket we will go for export withMarket we will go for export with
specialized ecospecialized eco--friendly natural products.friendly natural products.
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8. The continuous handholding support8. The continuous handholding support
Apart from the normal Capacity Building Programmes weApart from the normal Capacity Building Programmes we organiseorganise several followseveral follow--upupskill up gradation programmes to continuously guide & motivate tskill up gradation programmes to continuously guide & motivate the artisanshe artisans
The Master Craftsman who conducts the the Initial Skill DevelopmThe Master Craftsman who conducts the the Initial Skill Development Programme,ent Programme,acts as the mentor for the group.acts as the mentor for the group.
The Mentor not only updates them with skills and techniques, butThe Mentor not only updates them with skills and techniques, but also facilitatesalso facilitateslinkage to market.linkage to market.
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9. We are proud of our Artisans.
They are not just the artisans,they are our Brand Ambassadors too
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10. A sustainable livelihood support through production of10. A sustainable livelihood support through production of
ecoeco--friendly product:friendly product:
Thus, the water hyacinth , which is free and abundant is nowThus, the water hyacinth , which is free and abundant is now
bringing additional income to the familybringing additional income to the family
Women in villages can work on it after attending their dailyWomen in villages can work on it after attending their dailyhousehold activities.household activities.
In handicraft products, customers pay for design and quality andIn handicraft products, customers pay for design and quality and
hence artisans can increase their income as per their skillhence artisans can increase their income as per their skill Above all, it is ecoAbove all, it is eco--friendly, made of naturalfriendly, made of natural fibrefibre-- a suitablea suitable
product for the modern marketproduct for the modern market
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Would you like to
promote themovement ?
- As a Producer
- As a Customer
- As a Member creatingawareness about the
eco-friendly product
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-- Let us create wealth from the menaceLet us create wealth from the menace
Thank YouKindly mail your suggestions and feedback to : [email protected].
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