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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
Chapter No: 7 – Conclusions nd Recommendations• Safety and accident insurance.• Proper working conditions.• Health and sanitation facilities.7.3 Facilitating Agencies and Functionaries:The success of the cluster development programme depends on a large number offacilitating agencies and functionaries. The concerned Central Ministry/ Department, theconcerned State Government and its line department, the regional offices anddevelopmental institutions of the MSME, the scientific establishments of the MSME,specialized technical and research institutions dealing with small industries,entrepreneurship and industrial research and several technical NGOs are involved directlyor indirectly in the cluster development programme. The functionaries particularly thosedealing with the programme in the central and state governments and those who areemployed in the regional institutions of the MSME require to be specially trained andequipped to manage the programme effectively. The areas that need to be specificallyconsidered in this regard are:• The programme specific training of functionaries.• The strengthening of the regional offices and developmental institutions of the MSME,the proper deployment of staff therein and the fuller utilization of the existingfacilities.• Enhancing the involvement of the relevant scientific institutions through speciallyfunded programmes.The earmarking of additional funds for the study of training and other institutionalneeds, as well as for the specific initiatives mentioned above, would require additionalfunds for the CDP during the 11th plan period.7.4 The Role and Functioning of Cluster Development Executives(CDE):The CDEs are an extremely important set of functionaries under the cluster developmentprogramme. They carry out several vital functions and act not only as essentialintermediaries between cluster participants but also between the cluster participants andthe various state bodies. There are several important issues that concern them whichneed to be addressed.Presently most CDEs are drawn from different departments and are inadequately trainedto carry out the specialized functions related to cluster development. A majority of themare drawn from the field offices of the MSME or from the state industries department andhave a very diverse educational background not necessarily related to the tasks thatthey are required to carry out. Most of them are fairly advanced in age and nearretirement with little motivation to be trained and deployed in their present position. Itis therefore necessary to select younger persons with the necessary background indisciplines such as management, economics, finance and engineering. The post of CDEsshould also be opened up to the private sector so that young and qualified persons are117
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