Evaluation Study MSE Cluster Development - Ministry of Micro ...

Chapter No: 7 – Conclusions nd Recommendationscarefully evolved and framed. (some suggestions in the regard have been made inChapter IV of this report)The choice of persons or institutions selected for the identification of clusters and theconduct of the diagnostic study should be from among those persons or institutions thatare independent, autonomous and strictly devoid of vested interests of any kind.While identifying clusters and preparing a diagnostic study these persons or institutionsmay consult and be assisted by the State governments, Scientific Institutions and theMSME-DIs covering specific regions. The assigned Mentor, CDE and the LNA should beclosely associated with the institution conducting the diagnostic study.7.2 A Clearer Articulation of the Objectives and Scope of the CDPThe objectives and scope of the cluster development programme needs to be moreclearly articulated. It should be focused and avoid the objectives and scope which arenot feasible in the context of the present administrative and financial resources availablefor the programme. The general objectives and scope of the CDP should be to enhancethe productivity and competitiveness of the cluster actors through the exploitation ofexisting economies of scale and helping these cluster actors to help themselves. Thisgeneral objective should be based on the following principles:• Ensuring access to appropriate technologies and their adoption.• Ensuring market development and prospecting for new markets.• Diversifying the range of products and improving their quality.• Facilitating skill formation and upgradation.• Facilitating the formation of appropriate types of organizations to enhance collectiveaction.The specific objectives and scope of the CDP should be clearly focused on the following:• To assist in the setting up common facilities for the cluster, such as• Processing and standardization of common inputs.• Testing and certification.• Procurement of common inputs and spare parts / machine accessories.• Common repair and maintenance facilities.• Common information systems on technologies, R&D institutions, products andmarkets, and information on fiscal incentives, concessions and regulations.• To assist in the setting up of Common Infrastructure for the cluster, such as• Development of Industrial Estates/ Plots.• Common power and water supply arrangements.• Common drainage and effluent treatment.• Common Display Facilities/ Centers.• Common Canteens, basic first aid centres and crèches for workers.• To assist in addressing environmental concerns related to the cluster, such as• Energy audit and conservation.• Development of new and renewable energy sources to supplement existing energyneeds.• Pollution control and self-regulation.• To assist in addressing Common Social Responsibilities of the cluster such as116