BACKGROUND:

 As alternative solution to meet the rural unemployment problem the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has lunched a pilot project called “Rural Industries Programme” (RIP) in November 1993.Initially it has started three industrially backward districts Anantapur, Karimnagar and Prakashan in Andhra Pradesh. To implement the programme Andhra Pradesh Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization (APITCO) has been entrusted. In view of the increased spread of RIP now is being implemented across 62 district of 24 states through 32 implementing agencies, cumulating around 10,800 enterprises have been promoted under RIP including around 2350 units.

 IIE & RURAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAMME:

  The first Rural Industries Programme (RIP) was launched in Nagaon District of Assam during 1996. IIE has been implementing this programme with the support from SIDBI. With the objective to promote 100, IIE trained and enrolled 254 potential beneficiaries. Due to effort put in by the IIE 89 rural enterprises could be grounded in this district within two years. The maiden attempt met with an overwhelming success in terms of enterprise development in the district. The success boosted the morale of the institute in extending its RIP activities to Barpeta district of Assam and could ground 137 rural Industries and then to West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, Imphal district of Manipur in the year of 2002 and Ribhoi district of Meghalaya in the year of 2006.

 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the programme to develop of viable and self-sustaining tiny and small enterprises in rural and semi- urban areas of Dimapur district has been identified for an intensive thrust by the bank with a view to addressing problems such a rural unemployment, urban migration, under-utilisation of physical resources and skills in this district.

The Rural Industries Programme (RIP) of the bank provides a cohesive and integrated package of basic inputs like information, motivation, training, and credit, backed by appropriate technology and market linkages for the purpose of enterprise promotion.

PROGRAMME APPROACH:

The implementing agency Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship will be networking with appropriate agencies provides the following professional services:

Ø      Identification and motivation of potentials entrepreneurs in the Dimapur dist.

Ø      Identifying potential investment opportunities.

Ø      Facilitating skill up gradation, Need based training.

Ø      Assistance in securing finance from banks and other lending institution.

Ø      Helping entrepreneurs in selection, sourcing, installation and operation of machinery.

Ø      Arranging market supports wherever necessary and

Ø      Guiding entrepreneurs till their units commence commercial production.

Ø      Monitoring and follow-up of RIP beneficiaries.

METHODOLOGY:  IIE will implement the Rural Industries Programme (RIP) in Dimapur District in two phases:

Phase – I:

Ø       Open a field office at Dimapur.

Ø      Formation of Project Implementing Committee for smooth implementing the programme.

Ø      Prepare a list of viable industrial units in Dimapur District.

Ø      Identify and select prospective entrepreneurs within the District.

Ø      Organize workshops, Seminars, and motivational Campaign to create awareness and garner support from the Banks/financial institutions/experts and professionals from different supports institutions.

Ø      Organise motivational and skill up gradation training.

Phase- II:

Ø      Prepare project profiles for the identified group of activities for the benefit of the entrepreneurs.

Ø      Guide the prospective entrepreneurs in establishing linkage with banks, local agencies, state government agencies and other promotional organizations in government and non-government sector.

Ø      Help the trained entrepreneurs in upgrading their skill and managerial capabilities, wherever required

Ø      Provided guidance for Technology backup to the entrepreneurs wherever necessary.

Ø      Assist the entrepreneurs in implementing of Project through handholding and continuous counselling.

Ø      Assist the entrepreneurs in establishing marketing links, wherever necessary.

Ø      Monitoring and follow up of RIP project finance by Bankers/ own.

TARGET GROUP:

The target group would be the local unemployment youth (Rural and Semi urban) who may or may not possess necessary skill to lunch a business unit but have the necessary desire and attitude for taking up such venture. Apart from that the existing business unit will also be included for up gradation.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE:

To smooth implementation of the RIP programme there will be project implementation committee (PIC) under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur District.

FIELD OFFICE:

 The implementing agency IIE will open a field office in Dimapur district. A faculty member constantly will be in touch with the entrepreneurs. The faculty will work in close collaboration with the DIC, Lead Bank/Nationalised Bank/SFC and other agencies will be involved in the promotion and development of entrepreneurship in the district. At the head office level a faculty will be in charge of follow up and monitoring of the progress of implementation of the programme.

 DURATION OF PROGRAME:

The duration of the programme initially will be for 5 (five) years.

Project  Office:

Rural Industries Programme (RIP)

Super Market, Dimapur                                                             

Nagaland. Ph No. 03862- 231736