entreprenureship project grade 11 by akanksha kamepalli

ARUNACHAL

PRADESH

CONTENTS• Introduction• Handicrafts of Arunachal Pradesh• Handicraft chosen :Cane and bamboo

works• Process of the handicraft• Problems faced by the craft industry• Governments support for the craft• Ways to market the crafts • Tribes involved in the handicraft.

INTRODUCTION• Arunachal Pradesh is one of the 29 states of

the Indian territory. Located in the north-east, it borders the states of Assam & Nagaland to the south and also shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and china in the north.

• Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the ‘Orchid state of India’ and’ the Paradise of Botanists’. It is the largest among the north-eastern states commonly known as the’ seven sisters’.

HANDICRAFTS OF ARUNACHAL

PRADESHArunachal Pradesh is a land of beautiful

handicrafts . Most of the people here have a tradition of artistic craftsmanship. The handicrafts commonly found among the people of Arunachal Pradesh are as follows :-

• Weapons• Cane and bamboo works

• Weaving• Carpet making• Wood carving• Meenakari• Channapatta toys• Ornaments• Smithy work• Pottery• Ivory work

The availability of cane and bamboo in abundance have made Arunachal Pradesh famous for its cane and bamboo works. The ruins and remains unearthed from the state prove their high skill of craftsmanship of the inhabitants of this region.

Bamboo is used in making colourful baskets, hunting weapons, hats, furniture household utensils, smoking pipes ,etc. They are also used by the tribes to construct their dwellings.

CANE AND BAMBOO WORKS

There is a common procedure for the making of any kind of bamboo or cane crafts.

• The whole stem is cut with a hacksaw and split longitudinally with a billhook

• The cane is heated on a slow fire, generally with a kerosene lamp

• After the heating is done, the bamboo is soaked in water for about 6 hours to soften.

MAKING OF BAMBOO CRAFTS...

• Then the weaving process is done by hand or some simple tools.

• Finally the items produced are cleaned with sand paper for softness and polished with varnish for shine.

• The items are then dried for about 4-5 hours and are finally ready to be used.

• Competition from machine made goods

• Non availability of raw materials• Lack of new methods and tools• Lack of work place• Low financial support• Health hazards • Lack of markets and marketing

PROBLEMS FACED...

• Supply of raw materials at subsidised rates

• Provision of special fund • Additional credit facilities• Welfare schemes• Marketing of behalf of the

artisans• Setting up training schools• Providing workplaces

GOVERNMENTS SUPPORT...

The government ca still do a lot of help by :-

• Providing subsidies• Set up more banks to eliminate the

money lenders and landlords• Creating awareness among people• Prioritizing handicrafts in the five

year plans• Setting up more special economic

zones

GOVERNMENT CAN STILL DO...

• National income• GDP• Creating employment• Reducing poverty• Increased nationality• International relations• Foreign exchange.

WHY SHOULD GOVERNMENT DO?

Arunachal Pradesh has the following tribes involved in this handicraft :-

• Nishi• Moapa• Adi• Nocte• Wenchow• Hillmiri• Tagin, etc

TRIBE INVOLVED...

• Prefer hand made goods • Promote handicraft business by

marketing• Sponsor the local artisans• hold exhibitions• Providing additional financial

services.

WHAT THE PEOPLE CAN DO ?

• Organising exhibitions• Publication of brochures• Promoting discounts and deals

through social media • Advertising • Listing the business in local directories• Building personal relationships• Engaging in online business.

MARKETING STRATERGIES...

SOME BAMBOO CRAFTS...

THANK YOU...