About Us

Our Journey:

The Tapang Shitalpati Cluster is a collaborative effort between government bodies and technical experts to revitalize the Shitalpati craft.

Our Stakeholders:

Nodal Agency: Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati.

Technical Agency: Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati.

Implementing Agency: Keshab Smarak Sanskriti Surabhi (KSSS), Silchar.

Core Objectives:

1.  Developing Shitalpati artisan groups into self-sustainable entities.

2.  Upgrading the skills of Murta plant-growers, splitters, and tailors to meet modern market requirements.

3. Facilitating credit and financial support from banks and institutions.
Providing an inclusive platform for all artisans within and outside the cooperative fold.