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Annual ReportAIACA2011 - 12All India Artisans and CraftworkersWelfare Association (AIACA)18 Community Centre, 3rd Floor,East of Kailash, New Delhi - 110065Tel: +91 - 11 – 26416492 / 93 / 94Fax: +91 – 11 - 26416491

P a g e | 2Table of ContentsED’s Note.................................................................................................................................................03About AIACA..........................................................................................................................................04Policy Research and Advocacy (Summary of Projects 2011 -12) ..........................................................06Enterprise Support Program (Summary of Projects 2011 -12)...............................................................11Craftmark /Marketing (Summary of 2011 -12)........................................................................................14Governing Body of AIACA………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16Information about AIACA......................................................................................................................18Financial Statements.................................................................................................................. …………19ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 3ED’s NoteIt gives me pleasure to place before you the Annual Report of the All India Artisans andCraftworkers Welfare Association (AIACA) for the year 2011-2012.In 2010-2011, though the exports of handcrafted goods exceeded Rs 10,000 crores, yet thehandloom census carried out showed that the sector is composed of people largely fromvulnerable classes and low socio-economic indicators, the facts testifying both to the potentialand the challenges facing this sector.AIACA’s work focus on the welfare of the individual artisan and the growth of the sector, and itsinterventions cuts through the capacity building of enterprises to brand building and research,directed at bringing about crucial changes in policies for this sector.Over 2011-2012, AIACA took its policy work forward through formal submissions on Environmentand Occupational Health and Safety to the Ministry of Textiles and the Planning Commission ofIndia, for inclusion in the approach paper to the Twelfth Five Year Plan. AIACA also grew in termsof expanding its network strength, increasing the number and value of market linkages providedto its members, and enhancing fee based income for itself. Internally, it focused on streamliningoperations and policies so as to build an apex organization with increased capacity to addressneeds of its members. Over the next few years, AIACA intends to scale up its existing programmesand enhance the impact it makes on the economic and social lives of artisans.Specific initiatives in the Policy Research and Advocacy area as well as the details of thepartnerships developed under its core programmes have been included in the various sections ofthe annual report.Thanks are due to the AIACA Board members as well as its team for the committed work put inby them.Please feel free to write in with any comments that you may have on this report or AIACA’s workat amita@aiacaonline.orgANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 4ABOUT AIACAThe handloom and handicraft sector represent an importantsource of livelihood in India, especially in the rural areas.Being the second largest employer in rural India, manyagriculture communities depend on it as secondary source ofincome generation activity during time of drought, leanharvests and famines. Despite a significant contribution to thenational GDP and export earnings, little effort has been madeto enhance the income of craftworkers at the macro level.AIACA was established in 2004 to serve as an apex body tobring together a wide range of players in the handloom andhandicraft sectors and to ensure a collective action to ensuremarket-led growth of these sectors and the better standard ofliving for the artisans and craftworkers. AIACA is unique inbringing together both civil society and private businesses onthe same platform and engage with government to spurenterprise growth in the crafts sector. AIACA has reached aVISION / MISSIONAIACA seeks to represent a rangeof organization in handloom andhandicraft sectors, and to engagein policy advocacy activity aimedat increasing the domestic andinternational market forhandloom and handicraftproducts along with improvingthe standard of living of craftworkers and to explore new andcommercially sustainable modelsof livelihood promotion.membership of more than 100 organizations through its three tiered membership program.Through its research on issues critical to the welfare of artisans and the growth of the sector,AIACA has carved spaces for policy advocacy over the years. It has conducted studies on Access toCredit, Status of Handloom Cooperatives, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety issues inthe crafts sector and case studies on successful producer groups. Policy Inputs in the 12 th and 11 thNational Five Year Plans were provided as a member of the Working Group on Textiles, JuteVillage and Small Enterprises. In 2007, AIACA provided formal inputs to the Prime Minister'sConsultation on Handloom Policy. Currently, it plays an advisory role in various policy arenas,especially the two nodal bodies relating to the sector: the Planning Commission and the Ministryof Textiles. One of the key lacunas in the crafts sector, especially for producer groups and smallentrepreneurs located in rural areas, is that despite the commercial potential of the product itself,such groups are not able to access the knowledge and professional expertise required to scale uptheir operations.In 2008, AIACA initiated an Enterprise Support Program (ESP)to provide capacity building services to craft producer groupsthat help mobilize resources, institute specific business systems,build capacity (through short and long term interventions) andscale up operations. Under its ESP, AIACA chooses producergroups and clusters on a competitive basis and through aninitial feasibility analysis, analyzes their operations andANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 6POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY (Summary of Project 2011 – 12)The Policy Research & Advocacy team supports the in depth research, community outreach,regulatory framework analysis and advocacy programme at AIACA. It also communicates withvarious stakeholders and conducts a regular dialogue through its quarterly newsletter – ’CraftPolicy Connect’.During 2011 – 2012, the primary focus of Policy Research & Advocacy was on promoting thesustainable production and consumption in the textiles sector. This was carried out under the‘Sustainable Textile for Sustainable Development’ project implemented under the EuropeanUnion’s Switch Asia Program. The project aims to promote the production and consumption ofeco friendly textiles by improving the working and living condition of the artisans throughpiloting and testing effluent treatment plants, undertaking research, and capacity buildingtrainings, and most importantly the dissemination, and outreach of the learning etc. which alsohelped in identifying the key challenges being faced by the sector.The mandate of the project covers 16 craft clusters & 30 textile parks across India and extends itsbenefits to over 500 textile related M/SMEs in Rajasthan by sharing learning for replications.Activities and Strategies adopted under the programmeAwareness raising, capacity building and policy research have been used as primary strategies topromote the program’s mandate.Partnerships for Sustainable Consumption and ProductionThe project brings together a range of partners - including technical service providers, textileproducer groups and M/SMEs to conduct action research to provide low cost technologicalsolutions to reduce pollution from textile production activities.Strengthening Cleaner production and OccupationalHealth and SafetyThe project works with textile units that rank among theworst polluting and resource intensive industries andaddresses the issues through trainings, disseminationworkshops, which has promoted the use of environmentallyfriendly technologies and practices by the textile-producingSmall and Medium Enterprises.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 7Examining demand for textilesOn the demand side, the project encourages effective marketing strategies to promoteenvironment friendly textiles. It seeks to promote environment friendly practices which furtherimpacts consumers’ choice/buying decisions, leading to sustainable consumption throughdissemination at trade fare and others shows.Policy Research and AdvocacyThe project conducted a baseline study to assess environmental, occupational health and safetyissues (OHS) and provided recommendations to the Planning Commission of India in 2011-2012based on its results of the baseline. These recommendations have been incorporated in the Draft12 th Five Year Plan prepared by the Working Group.Replication StrategyBuilding a model ready to replicateUnder the project, a model eco-friendly textile park is being established at Jaipur under thepublic-private partnership between the Government of India and textiles manufacturers’ thatprovides funding for the infrastructure. The project provides research, knowledge to theentrepreneurs and through it builds the capacities of the entrepreneurs and workers under thismodel. The public-private partnership ensures the acceptance of the eco-park model. The keyproject strength is the buy-in of the Jaipur Integrated Textile Park Pvt. Ltd. members.ResultsOutreach ensuredThe project enhances its benefits to 16 other craft clusters in India and over 500 textile relatedSMEs in Rajasthan where block printing is predominant; craft-clusters have benefited fromresearch on low cost technology, specifically occupational health and safety measures, sharing oflearning and opportunities for replication. During 2011-2012, 3500 M/SMEs have participated indissemination activities under the project.Data for Decision makingA baseline study assessed the environmental, occupational health and safety (OHS) issues andtheir impacts on the local communities. The study incorporated field visits, data collection,testing of samples, surveys and focused group discussions to flag the main issues of the sector.The study was discussed widely by the various stakeholders. The project prepared a manual onOHS for the Artisans and conducted dissemination workshops in more than 16 clusters. Themanual provides recommendations for SMEs and artisans on OHS measures during production,contributing to sustainable production practices.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 8Market researchThe project also conducted Market Research, reviewed the standards for environment friendlyproducts and the market potential of such products within India and beyond. The studies laid thegroundwork for formulating effective marketing strategies for eco-friendly products in domesticand international markets. To help the manufactures respond to increasing demand for greenproducts, a market dissemination workshop was conducted to sensitize entrepreneurs aboutdesign, pricing, standards of the eco-friendly products.Branding paves the way for organic textilesResearch revealed 70 different certification schemes available for textiles. Due to the high cost ofsuch labels, the textile manufactures instead developed an umbrella brand named Jaipur Blocduring the year that communicates the positiveRecommendations onEnvironmental issues - Handicraftsaspects and environmental friendliness of the parkand the textiles produced in the park. The brandconnects the producers to the consumers.Support for environmental review ofcraft processes and corrective measuresshould be made a part of existingschemes, especially the BabasahebAmbedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana(BAHVY). Diagnostic studies under theBAHVY scheme should include asection on environmental impact andinterventions should include strategiesto mitigate adverse environmentalimpact, wherever applicable.The main intervention needed in thisarea is further research in the form ofreviews of selected crafts processes toascertain environmental impact; andresearch into low-cost solutions andchanges in production processesneeded to mitigate adverse impactwhere it exists. A draft budget forresearch into 20 selected craftproduction processes – which can bechosen, based on commercial potentialand number of artisans affected wasprovided.Policy workSubmissions to Government and IndustryTaking the policy work forward, formalsubmissions on Environment and OccupationalHealth and Safety for Handicrafts and Handloomswere provided to the Ministry of Textiles and thePlanning Commission of India for inclusion in theapproach papers to the Twelfth Five Year Plan. TheExecutive Director of AIACA, Kirtika Singh, asmember of the Steering Committee on Handloomsand Handicrafts of the Planning Commission ofIndia was a part of the development of approachANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 9papers for the 12th Five Year Plan.Recommendations onEnvironmental issues – HandloomsEnvironmental impact needs to beinserted as an area of focus intoexisting schemes, especially theIntegrated Handloom DevelopmentScheme. Diagnostic studies shouldinclude a section on environmentalimpact and interventions as part of thescheme should include strategies tomitigate water use and discharge ofuntreated wastewater.Two pilot schemes need to beintroduced to mainstreamenvironmental concerns and mitigationstrategies in the handloom sector:A primary Effluent Treatment Plant costsapproximately Rs. 4 - 5 lakh. However, thistreatment would only neutralize water and will notbe useful for units with high effluent content. Asecondary/tertiary Effluent Treatment Plant wouldbe needed for larger MSMEs clusters, which costsapproximately Rs. 12-15 lakhs. The secondarytreatment, depending on the technology used, cantreat discharge of various kinds of dyes (vat,reactive, natural etc).The pilot scheme can seek to support a mix ofprimary and secondary treatment plans in selectedclusters based on the environmental assessment andthe amount of discharge that needs to be treated.With regard to scheme eligibility, individual unitscan be eligible to receive scheme support forprimary treatment plants; and cluster levelassociations, cooperatives and large enterprises canbe eligible for setting up secondary treatmentplants. Based on an estimate of 15 selectedhandloom clusters, the cost estimate of the schemewas provided.Scheme for Environmental Assessmentsof Major Textile Clusters: A pilotscheme to conduct environmentalassessments of up to 15 selected majorhandloom clusters can be introduced.The scheme should support technicalagencies in carrying out environmentalassessments that identify and quantifyenvironmental impact and proposespecific mitigation strategies at thecluster level. A proposed costing ofsuch a pilot scheme for 15 clusters wasprovided.Scheme for Setting up of Small-scaleEffluent Treatment Plants in Handloomproducer communities: A pilot schemeto promote effluent treatment in majorhandloom production clusters needs tobe initiated. The scheme shouldsupport capital costs of setting up aneffluent treatment plant (ETP) as wellas costs associated with mobilizingsmall-scale units to use commoneffluent treatment facilities.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 10Recommendations on OccupationalHealth and Safety –HandicraftOccupational Health and Safety needsto be inserted as an area of focus intoexisting schemes, especially theBabasaheb Ambedkar Hastshilp VikasYojana (BAHVY) and the TechnologyUpgradation Scheme (TUS). Diagnosticstudies should include a section onhealth impacts, and interventions aspart of the BAHVY scheme shouldinclude strategies to mitigate suchharmful impact, including awarenesscampaigns; support for retrofitting ofwork-sheds with proper lighting andventilation; and distribution of low-costsafety equipment kits. Under the TUS,support can be provided for improvingspecific craft production processes tominimize adverse health impacts andto introduce and field-test appropriateprotective gear. Safety pamphlets andprotective equipment developedthrough research (see below) can thenbe made a part of ongoing schemeinterventions in selected clusters.During the 12th plan period, support isneeded to conduct more research toidentify and quantify health impacts inselected crafts clusters. The Office ofthe DC Handicrafts should seek tocommission studies into selected craftsclusters to identify and quantifyadverse health impacts and to furtherdevelop appropriate solutions. Initially,10 crafts clusters can be chosen basedon number of artisans employed andmarket potential of the craft.Recommendations on OccupationalHealth and Safety –HandloomsOccupational Health and Safety needsto be inserted as an area of focus intoexisting schemes, especially theIntegrated Handloom DevelopmentScheme and the TechnologyUpgradation Fund Scheme. Diagnosticstudies should include a section onhealth impacts, and interventions aspart of the scheme should includestrategies to mitigate such harmfulimpact, including awarenesscampaigns; support for retrofitting ofwork-sheds with proper lighting andventilation; and distribution of low-costsafety equipment kits.During the 12th plan period, support isneeded to conduct more research toidentify and quantify health impacts inselected handloom clusters. The Officeof the DC Handlooms should seek tocommission studies into selectedhandloom clusters to identify andquantify adverse health impacts and tofurther develop appropriate solutions.Details & Factsheet of the project can be downloaded from www.switch-asia.eu and www.aiacaonline.orgANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 11ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAM (Summary of Project 2011 – 12)The Enterprise Support Program (ESP) provides consulting services to crafts producer groups tohelp them institute specific business systems and scale up their operations. The initiative executesits projects broadly under three categories: those of: consulting services (both long term and shortterm), capacity building, design workshops and skills trainings and marketing support. Thefollowing detail the partnerships undertaken over the year under this programme.ChitrikaChitrika promotes self-managed and self-sustaining institutions of artisans. Chitrika has beenworking on the apparel vertical, with the necessary processes such as internal managementsystems, appropriate bank linkages and quality assessment parameters and monitoring to ensureefficient production and delivery. The organization currently aims to expand its existing range byintegrating the home furnishing production. ESP is working with Chitrika to assist on the newhome range design development.INTACH Jammu & KashmirINTACH's (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage – a nationwide not-for-profitmembership organization) Jammu & Kashmir Chapterprovides services to specific aspects of culturalheritage, conservation initiatives and management ofurban renewal in the Jammu & Kashmir State.Currently, the team is focussed on developing twoartisan clusters engaged in wicker weaving and crewembroidery in the Vasik Nag area. ESP is supportingINTACH Jammu & Kashmir with cluster incubation;organizational development and market connect forartisans.Rehwa SocietyRehwa Society is a not-for-profit foundation involved in production of Maheshwari textiles thatsupports a school, a housing program and several health services for weavers and families. Withmore than 120 weavers, Rehwa concentrates on weaving fashion textiles for traditional Indiansaris and salwar kurtas, and fine home furnishings for both the domestic and internationalmarkets. ESP has engaged with them for a legal transition to a more sustainable and commercialmodel (proposed models evaluation is under progress with several discussions with involvedstakeholders in the existing setup). ESP is also engaged with them to revive their MaheshwariClassic collection.HAO CraftLocated in Delhi and Ukrul, Hao Craft society works with young artisans from Manipur makingBlack pottery called 'longpi' in Manipur. The group is engaged in traditional black pottery craft.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 12Products are made using black stone and accented with bamboo. ESP has worked with them onfinancial management and export licensing. The process of fulfilling legal and statutorycompliances like sales tax registration, applications for TAN and PAN was completed.Pokaraan ArtsPokaraan Arts is a social initiative by Fort Pokaran Hotel & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. to promote andprovide better livelihood opportunities for the Meghwalcommunity weavers. Currently the organization is working with 17weavers who have access to looms, dyeing and tailoring facilities.ESP conducted a series of workshops for the weavers and otherartisans to help develop quality products for the modern marketswith the essence of traditional designs and skills. Otherinterventions include institutional setup, streamlining operationswith necessary management processes, skill and operations basedtraining and potential buyer linkages.Kumaon Grameen Udyog (KGU)KGU is registered as a Section 25 company and works with 140 artisans and sources from over 350small farmers in Uttaranchal with the aim of providing livelihood opportunities to the localcommunity. Located in Sitla, Uttarakhand, KGU artisans engage in hand weaving and hand knits.ESP assisted them with setting up of their design development and supported the retail setup.Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS)Located in the Phek district of Nagaland, CWWS society worksin 91 villages with over 1,000 women artisans with the aim ofimproving the living conditions of the Chakhesangcommunity. More than 300, the artisans do handloomweaving, basketry, bead jewellery and produce table mats,runners, cushion covers; accessories like shawls, stoles, headbands, belts, beaded jewellery, cane baskets, traditional Nagaattires. ESP is working with them on product and designdevelopment, skill training, capacity building, and productpromotions. ESP worked in creating CWWS website which ispresently operational.Design ConsultancyEarthy Goods is a social enterprise presently working with a Jaipur based Company’s CorporateSocial Responsibility wing on a craft project in Orissa state. As part of a project requirement, ESPis working as an implementation partner in conducting skill and design development workshopwith the local women community working with two craft forms namely, golden grass crafts andtextile stitching.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 13National WorkshopDuring Dastkar Nature Bazaar held in October 2011, ESP team conducted a two day interactivenational level workshop (with 39 participants) in New Delhi for all on some of the persistentissues craft groups has been facing as barriers to growth for their enterprises. The workshopincluded interactive sessions around costing and pricing of craft products, export management,business planning, detailed product review, sustainable crafts, and financial management.AMFPL Marketing OutreachAIACA showcased products from two groups underAMFPL at the India Handicrafts and Gifts Fair heldfrom 18‐21 February 2012. Detailed buyer feedback for19 products of the Orissa COC (Orissa Artisans &Weavers Ltd.) and 31 products of the UP COC (UPSutradhar) was recorded.Craft Management KitESP team developed a Craft Management Kit thatencompasses management checklists to serve as aquick reference guide for managers of craft enterprisesand clusters. It provides check points (that arenecessary but often missed) for the enterprise staff torefer while executing any of the operationalprocedure. ESP team also developed workshopdissemination material that included exhaustivereading on the relevant Ministry and governmentdepartment schemes descriptions, credit schemes,compendium of micro insurance products, accountingand financial management, export procedures andcompliances and business plan templates.In the IHGF, buyers wererequested to assess theproducts on quality, colourschemes, contemporariness ofdesign, applicability toprevailing international trendsand overall market potential.The main strengths of theproducts were found to be thehigh-skill levels of thecraftsmen involved and theuniqueness of the crafttechniques. The mainweaknesses were the quality ofstitching of finished products,incomplete product sets in thehome furnishing category andinappropriate colourcombinations.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 14CRAFTMARK / MARKETINGThe Craftmark initiative helps denote genuine Indian handicrafts, develop sector-wide minimumstandards and norms for labelling a product as a handicrafts product and increase consumerawareness of distinct handicraft traditions and tractability of the products from manufacturer toend consumer. Under this initiative, AIACA provides license to use the Craftmark logo on producttickets and labels of Craft-based businesses, cooperatives and NGOs to help them access thenational and international market. In 2011-2012, the following were the main activities that werecarried out:Trade Fair Participation: Zurich Fair: Participation by 26 Groups. India International Gift & Handicraft Fair: Craftmarkparticipated in the India International Gift Fair underCOHANDS during 17th -20th February 201 showcasing 10new groups. UK Birmigham Fair: Participation by 26 Groups Milton Keynes Fair: Participation by 26 Groups The Green Elephant Fair (California Gift Fair):Participation by 15 groupsCraftmark remain the sole certification system for genuine handicrafts &the certification process,gives buyers a perceived assurance of ethical sourcing, which is a major selling point.Craftmark Commercial Product Catalogue2012 Catalogue: The2012 Catalogue featuredproducts from ESAF,Grameen Vikas,Gramshree Trust,Incredible KashmiriCrafts, INTACH J&K,Miri, Orissa Artisans, RBFabrics, Shree Krishna,and UP artisansSutradhar. The theme ofthe catalogue was “Ideasfor Better Living” and arange of home products was presented encompassing morethan 200 products across 20 crafts including panjaweaving, felting, cutwork, appliqué, jamdaani and aariembroidery.Sales GrowthDirect Sales: AIACA registereddirect sales of INR 37, 13, 221for the year 2011-2012. Thisfigure does not capture salesfacilitated through Craftmarkmarketing activities thatresulted in buyers importingdirectly from craft groups.Indirect Sales: The indirectsales resulting from directlinkages of buyers to theproducer groups has growthfrom INR 3,25,00,000 (2010) toINR 15,25,00,000.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 15Craftmark Certification Brochures4-page brochure was printed including highlights of the program with endorsements frommembers such as Dastkar Ranthambore and Sadhana Sewa MandirProduct and Market Review & Recommendations:AIACA completed Product Review and Market Feedback visual presentations and reports, for allgroups who had participated in the Design Development or Market outreach programmes in 2011-2012. AIACA made detailed recommendations for each group, based on an analysis of productlines; the primary capabilities for each group; an evaluation of sales priorities, as well asinformation on current markets, and buyer feedback. The reports provide concrete design andproduct development advice.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 16Governing Body of AIACAPresident: Ms. Rathi Vinay JhaDirector General, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)Mrs. Jha retired as the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Union Government in 2004. Prior to thatshe has held many positions related to the crafts sector. She was also one of founders of NIFT andserved as its Executive Director from 1987-93. She was also the Managing Director - Tamil NaduHandicrafts Development Corporation and CMD - COOPTEX from 1985-87.Vice President: Mr. William BissellManaging Director, FabIndiaMr. Bissell has overseen FabIndia's expansion into a leading crafts retail chain with 60 storesacross the country. Prior to joining FabIndia he founded and was the Managing Director of DesertArtisans - a cooperative of craftspeople based in Jodhpur - from 1990-99. He also started theBhadrajun Artisan Trust, which runs schools in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.Treasurer: Mr. Adarsh KumarAdarsh Kumar is a post-graduate from Harvard University. His previous work experience includesstints at the World Bank, the Ford Foundation and Urmul Marusthali Bunkar Vikas Samiti(UMBVS), a handloom weaver’s society located in Phalodi, Rajasthan. Adarsh has also been afounder member of AIACA and served as the Executive Director for 6 years.Members:Ms. Laila TyabjiChairperson, DastkarMs. Laila Tyabji is the Chairperson of Dastkar, a craft-support organization that was set up in 1981with the objective of helping craftspeople, especially women, to use their traditional craft skills asa means of earning their livelihoods. She is a leading figure in the handicrafts sector in India andhas served on various advisory committees of the Office of the Development CommissionerHandicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.Mr. Vipin SharmaCEO, AccessVipin Sharma is the founding CEO of ACCESS, set up to promote the organized growth ofmicrofinance and to support sustainable livelihoods options for the poor in India. He started hiscareer in 1980 with the RBI, from where he moved to NABARD in 1983. In 1996, he was secondedto the Government of Rajasthan as Executive Director to set up the first of its kind "Rural NonFarm Development Agency". In 2000 he joined CARE India as Programme Director, heading theANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 17Microfinance programmes in the region. In 2006, ACCESS was spun out of CARE, which Mr.Sharma set up. He is also the Chief Advisor to ACCESS ASSIST, a new affiliate set up by ACCESS.He has a Masters Degree from Delhi University and has attended several programmes at CranfieldInstitute of Management, UK; Boulder University, USA and School of Management, YaleUniversity USA.Ms. Vibha PinglePresident and Founder of Ubuntu at WorkVibha Pingle is President and Founder of Ubuntu at Work. Ubuntu at Work evolved out of herresearch on women micro entrepreneurs in South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, India, Indonesia andNepal. Her research examined why only a few women micro entrepreneurs are able to developtheir businesses, while most remain survivalist businesses. After completing her Ph.D. insociology at Brown University, Vibha lectured in social studies at Harvard University, was avisiting professor at Brown University, an assistant professor at Rutgers, and a fellow at theInstitute of Development Studies. She has been a consultant to the World Bank, DFID, the AgaKhan Foundation, UNDP, and Fidelity Investments. Her publications include: Rethinking theDevelopmental State: India’s Industry in Comparative Perspective (St. Martin’s Press, NY, 1999),Identity Landscapes, Social Capital, and Entrepreneurship: Small Business in South Africa.Mr. Madhukar KheraCEO, Bharat Carpet ManufacturersMr. Madhukar Khera is the CEO of Bharat Carpet Manufacturers, one of the leadingmanufacturers of carpets in India.ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

P a g e | 18Information about AIACAAIACA Website: www.aiacaonline.orgAIACA Office:18, Community Centre, 3 rd Floor,East of Kailash, New Delhi – 110065Phone: +91 – 11 – 26416492 / 93 / 94Fax: +91 – 11 – 26416491Society Registration Number: S – 48200FCRA No: 231660842PAN No: AABTA1179PTAN No: DELA12991GStatutory Auditors: Rajan Chakravarthy and AssociatesANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 12

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