Artisans at Okhrey Carpet Cluster receive design sensitization

GANGTOK, 26 May: A “Design Sensitization Workshop” was organized for the artisans of Okhrey Carpet Cluster on 25 May at State Institute of Capacity Building, Karfectar, South Sikkim which was attended by thirty (30) artisans.
Part of the ‘Design Clinic Scheme for MSMEs’, a scheme of Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise, Government of India, the workshop was organized by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati in collaboration with National Institute of Design, informs a press release.

Chief Administrator, SICB, SD Dhakal, present at the inaugural function as chief guest, in his address, explained the importance of ‘Design’ and cited some day-to-day examples.  Proprietor, DoCo Textiles & Handloom, Passang Dorjee, Deputy Director (R&C), SICB, Dr. I.B.S.Yadav, and Designer & Coordinator (Guwahati Extension Centre), Sukanya Borsaikia, were also present on the dais.
Branch Incharge, IIE Sikkim Branch Office, AS Dewan, welcomed the guests and participants and briefed them on the need and importance of such a scheme, the release informs. Ms. Borsaikia gave the details about the ‘Design Clinic Scheme’.
After the inaugural function, the ‘Technical Session’ was conducted by Ms. Borsaikia with Mr Dorjee (a designer) on the Chair.