Reasons for Problems Faced by Artisans of Unorganized Sector
Women in Agriculture
Lesson 27 : Rural Artisans
Reasons for Problems Faced by Artisans of Unorganized Sector
Lack of skills
Less exposure to Info & Tech.
Lack of Formal training
Absence of non-farm policy
Marketing support
Non-competitive products
Unable to thrive competition
Application of traditional; left over technologies
It has also been revealed that the main cause behind the fruits of S&T developments not reaching these artisans is their non-involvement in the rural development programmes.
Non involvement of artisans in Rural Development Programmes “Non-involvement of rural artisans in the developmental programmes” is the single most important reason behind non-achievement of desired goals of rural development programmes. Most of the technologies remain confined to R&D institutions.
R&D conducted as per convenience of researchers and as per the need of rural artisans. These resource-poor artisans cannot afford skill up-gradation at the cost of their livelihood earning. Through interactions with these artisans, their felt-needs or insights have been recorded. Interestingly, these are almost same irrespective of their clusters, with some variations in their rankings. As a result, the overall goal of improving the quality of life of rural people remains far from satisfactory.
Needs of Rural Artisans
Neglect by state and central government
Non-Coverage under Agriculture Relief Programmes
Non- Involvement in Rural Developmental Programmes
Lack of Skill Improvement and Technology Up gradation
Lack of Specialized Markets
Non-existence of Infrastructural Facilities
Non-Available of Quality Raw Materials
Weak Financial Power
Inability to Get Bank Loans
Poor Access to Information
Lack of Linkages with Different Developmental Institutions
Participants