Phase wise Deliverables This project is a three year project, (March 2005 –march2008), with measurable deliverables for each year end. The implementation is staggered in three phases , each phase linked to a financial year. Phase One Diagnostic Study Mass practitioners Economy of scale Economy of trade Existing skills, products, processes and infrastructure Quality and Bench marking Supply chain Market and Competition Grass root agency Mapping of Problems and Prospects Development of initial strategy Identification of product possibilities based on available skills/ new markets Project briefing to stake holders Forming of SHGs Design Studio Setting up of Design Studio at NIFT Rural Development Enterprise Centre Setting up of site office in the cluster Shared Resources and Technology Support Setting up of common facility center at sub-cluster Design Direction Identification of product possibilities based on available skills/ new markets Product Development Product concepts and prototype/ sample development Market Links Establishing trade and market links Training Workshop Induction of new skills based on the sample and prototypes developed earlier Induction of Financial Schemes Integration of existing financial schemes Phase Two Review and Auditing Review of the initiatives in the previous phase Market intelligence Building systems for market linkages Design Direction Identification of product possibilities based on new markets Product Development Product Concepts and prototype/sample development Trade Promotion Organizing/participating in product/ design and promotional event/ exhibition/ trade fare Technology up gradation Tools, Technology and skills enhancement Horizontal links Establishing horizontal links Vertical Links Establishing Vertical links Phase Three Review and Auditing Review of the initiatives in the previous phase Self sustainability models and structures Establishment of autonomous governance systems Product Development New product development and promotion Collective Brand development and certification Development of Collective brand Pilot Strategic project Evolving and implementing pilot projects and strategic projects Review and Auditing Review of the initiatives in the previous phase Formation of strategic initiative groups Setting up of strategic initiative groups