Evaluation Study MSE Cluster Development - Ministry of Micro ...
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Chapter No: 5– The Special Purpose Vehcile5.8 Perceptions Regarding the Role <strong>of</strong> the CDE and Effectiveness<strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>t InterventionsThe cluster <strong>Development</strong> Executive (CDE) is a key functionary in the SICDP as seen inan earlier chapter. Among his important functions there is the conduct <strong>of</strong> diagnosticstudy, the building <strong>of</strong> trust and confidence among cluster units, spreading <strong>of</strong> awarenessand advocacy for collective action and several other motivational and mobilizationmeasures that constitute what are broadly classified as ‘s<strong>of</strong>t interventions’.These s<strong>of</strong>t interventions prepare the cluster for the hard interventions and theireffectiveness and usefulness enables the SICDP to steadily progress and be successfullycompleted. The role <strong>of</strong> the CDP does not end with the completion <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t interventions,as he continues to carry out key functions during the phase <strong>of</strong> hard interventions as well.It is therefore important to obtain the perceptions <strong>of</strong> the SPVs regarding both the role <strong>of</strong>the CDE, as well as regarding the effectiveness or ineffectiveness <strong>of</strong> various s<strong>of</strong>tinterventions.In Table 5.5 we have presented the perceptions <strong>of</strong> the SPVs regarding the CDE assignedto the cluster.Table No.-5.5: PERCEPTIONS OF THE SPVs REGARDING THE ASSIGNED CDEsPerception <strong>of</strong> SPVs Regarding the CDENumbers <strong>of</strong>ResponsesVery Effective and Helpful but could do better with training 6Fairly Effective and helpful but could do better with training and4necessary resources and facilitiesNot Effective due to lack <strong>of</strong> training and the burden <strong>of</strong> other tasks 1Extremely Indifferent and Ineffective 0It is seen that in the case <strong>of</strong> 6 SPVs, the assigned CDE is perceived to be very effectiveand useful, but could do much better if adequately trained and provided with additionalfacilities to function effectively. In the case <strong>of</strong> 4 SPVs the perceptions regarding the CDEare that they are fairly effective and helpful, but require proper training and necessaryskills along with additional resources and facilities to function effectively. However in thecase <strong>of</strong> one SPV the perceptions regarding the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the CDE is rathernegative, in this case it is perceived that not only does he lack training but is alsoburdened with tasks by his parent department that are not related to the CDPprogramme. Fortunately none <strong>of</strong> the SPVs find the assigned CDE to be extremelyindifferent and ineffective.The perceptions <strong>of</strong> the SPVs regarding various s<strong>of</strong>t interventions are presented in Table5.6. It is seen, that there are as many as 8 different types <strong>of</strong> activities that constitutethese s<strong>of</strong>t interventions. A careful scrutiny <strong>of</strong> the responses recorded regarding theseinterventions shows that, the first among the most effective s<strong>of</strong>t interventions are groupmeetings that enhance mutual trust and confidence among members and help in theevolution <strong>of</strong> a consensual business or strategic plan. The second effective s<strong>of</strong>tintervention appears to be exposure visits to other clusters and CFCs. The third effectives<strong>of</strong>t intervention is the participation in exhibitions and trade fairs.102
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