tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64865099832337003852024-03-13T13:16:32.775-07:00Wayanad Bamboo Cluster Environmental Exposure InterimFoundation studies, Srishti School of Art Design and TechnologyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12814907101762228527noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6486509983233700385.post-15076571120643433762012-11-26T20:32:00.000-08:002012-11-26T20:32:11.865-08:00FST Interim: Environment Exposure :Wynadu Bamboo Cluster (URAVU)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Objective of the interim will be to initiate students to a holistic understanding of socio-political and economic system prevailing in our country as a space for creative practice through practical exposure and experience. Students will be introduced to this context by appropriating various Design exercises, Design tools, Design Thinking as Lines of enquiry and also through field visits. This will enable students to understand the process of knowledge building around a context to develop their creative practice outside the purview of institutional learning. List of reader will enhance the students to gain from various practices based on observation, exploration, and experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Narendra Raghunathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02375172095721894566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6486509983233700385.post-18487144050377518922012-11-26T20:31:00.004-08:002022-11-25T06:48:59.176-08:00FST interim: Environment Exposure: Wynadu Bamboo Cluster (URAVU)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Place of visit : Wynadu (Uravu)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dates of Visit : 15.11.2012 to 21.11.2012<o:p></o:p></div>
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Background: As envisaged in the course, this entire trip focused on a holistic understanding of environmental exposure, the institution (here Uravu, a ngo) based social empowerment as a collective participatory system. The objective was to encourage the students to develop a critical understanding of an NGO working within a community, from a designer’s perspective. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wynadu is a backward district with a forest terrain in Kerala that has recently been declared as a tourism promotional destination by the Government of Kerala. Bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, this place has immense historical relevance and has a deep connection to the aboriginal traditions of southern India. Also known for its rich bio-diversity and indigenous knowledge systems, the people of Wynadu are largely dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Uravu has a facility near Kalpetta with many craft people with a moderately big workshop. There is a bamboo processing centre along with a few acres of Bamboo plantation and farming. This farm has more than 108 varieties of bamboo from across the world with a nursery for spreading bamboo plantations. They have developed more than eighteen women self-help group (SHGs) craft clusters in and around Kalpetta, Wynadu district who are working with bamboo, craft, furniture, architecture, bags, woven products, jack fruit products and now community-based tourism development.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have identified Uravu as a nodal centre for our environmental exposure trip to Wynadu and in discussion with them, developed a five-day intensive program for the students, keeping in mind their limitations and possibilities as foundation students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The trip was divided into five segments<o:p></o:p></div>
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Students were taken to the facility and had an introductory discussion on how an NGO works, especially with natural resources and craft communities. They were then given a guided tour through the facility to introduce various aspects of organizational structure, production facility, craftsmen and design shop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During the afternoon, students were taken through the locality, Bamboo farms, fields, religious places, traditional water bodies and forest terrain of the place to explain how these factors are important to develop the focus for community empowerement organisations to set up their area of work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the second day, students were taken to various craft women self-help groups set up by Uravu in and around Kalpetta. As the spread was within 40 km of Kalpetta, this also gave students further insights to local environmental conditions and ecology. Students are also introduced to the idea of Self-help group formations, activities working modalities and limitations, especially in craft sector. They interacted with the workers at a personal level to gain a better understanding of the nature of the work in a small-scale craft sector.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the third day, students were taken to Edakkal caves, Wynadu tribal museum and Suchipara waterfalls to expose ad experience the other models of community economic engagements. This gave them an opportunity to understand the pros and cons of heritage and ecological tourism as a revenue model in a community environmental space. This also offered them an opportunity to experience the stunning landscape of Wynadu. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On the fourth day with the kind support from MS Swaminathan research fourndation staff, students were taken for a trek in the forest of Manikkunnu hill to experience the rich local biodiversity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the afternoon students were taken to a Tribal Community school “Kanavu” founded by MJ Baby- a noted writer/social activist and his academic wife. Students had a first-hand engagement with aboriginal community members of Wynadu who now runs this institute on their own. During their extended discussion, students had the opportunity to understand the socio-economic-cultural and political issues of the community and their existence. Also, it was an opportunity for students to understand one more alternate model of education and its importance in community development especially in aboriginal cultures. It encouraged them to look at the education systems they have been a part of thus far, and to see links with the system that they are a part of currently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On day five although students had many opportunities to have a hands-on experience with crafts organised at the Uravu facility. The designers and craftsmen of Uravu dedicated their time to students to arrive at students’ own products and craft works in bamboo with its desired finish. The students had an opportunity to look at various aspects of design in the process- such as material understanding, aesthetics, functionality and time management. They were left with some ideas for new designs and improvements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Apart from the above a daily review discussion was organised at night and mandatory diary writing was insisted upon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Overall we found the student engagement was complete and as facilitators, we just guided them with some inputs from time to time. We deliberately kept away from the learning process for student-initiated engagement, the idea of experiential learning and engagement level was found more than satisfactory. During the de-brief sessions, we brought in some theoretical inputs with different perspectives. This was linked to their work throughout the trip.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, the daily reviews had their own advantage of an idea-intensive collaboration and validations within the student group.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Narendra Raghunathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02375172095721894566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6486509983233700385.post-2302375554413569212012-11-26T14:36:00.002-08:002012-11-26T14:36:56.106-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We started from Bangalore on the 15<sup>th</sup> in the
evening and reached Kalpetta at around 5.30 AM our limbs freezing, the next
day. We took a bus from there to the M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation where
we stayed in dormitories for the duration of our trip. We visited Uravu the
same day, a non-profit NGO that works with the indigenous people of Kerala and
women to train them and equip them with skill sets to work with bamboo. They
chose bamboo as it is locally available and because of its multi-purpose
nature. Uravu have their own nurseries and bamboo farms therefore making them a
self-sustaining system. It was started by a group of friends in 1996 who wanted
a socially conscious, alternative style of living and they handle everything
from producing the bamboo, treating it for handicrafts to marketing the bamboo
products. Uravu empowers the people they train and gives them a sense of
dignity, of independence. We were guided by Mr.Surendranath who was part of the
management and we were shown a short presentation on how Uravu works. Uravu
also holds jackfruit festivals to showcase its versatility and sell food
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We interacted with the women there who were working with the ‘green gold’ to
create handicrafts and products such as lamp shades, rain sticks, flower vases
and candle stands. We witnessed the process of weaving a bamboo blind. We also
visited the store that was located above the work area.<br />
We then set off for Uravar, a micro-enterprise that specialised in making bags
by combining jute and bamboo. Uravu wanted to make bags out of bamboo but found
it unfeasible. So they make jute and cloth bags with bamboo highlights.<br />
Later we were taken to the main office, were the financials and general
management was handled. We met the rest of the Uravu team and they gave us more
information regarding bamboo such as the treatment of it, the disadvantages of
storing or transporting bamboo. For example, bamboo is hollow and lots of
insects tend to bore inside and feed on the sugars stored in the stem.
Treatment removes these insects, which otherwise used to be done by a long
process of soaking bamboo in the water. However that method was not found to be
practical for commercial purposes. Bamboo could not be stored for a very long
time as they start to get fungus infested and become unusable. Transportation
again becomes a problem if the products are too delicate. There are
approximately 136 varieties of bamboo being grown by Uravu. We then broke to
have lunch at a nearby home stay, again managed by Uravu. The house was
constructed over a pond and incorporated a lot of bamboo in its artfully
created design.<br />
After lunch we were taken to the bamboo farms and the nursery. The farm, for
all purposes, resembled a forest and we had to trek quite a bit. We came across
a variety of bamboo from reeds to very large ones like Gigantis. Uravu was also
trying to construct guest houses in the middles of these forests to promote
tourism. We saw two of these construction sites and they were mostly made of bamboo
and sturdy banana stems. After that, we were taken to the bamboo nursery and a
temple from where we had to trek through a field to reach our jeeps. We had
dinner at the Foundation and went to bed in preparation for the next day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We were planning an early morning walk the next day but it
did not take place as all of us overslept, tired from the previous days walking
and bus journey. That day we travelled in and around Kalpetta to visit and
interact with various bamboo clusters, self-help groups (SHGs) that were formed
by rural women who were trained by Uravu and skilled to work with bamboo and
produce handicrafts and items like photo frames, bottles cases and such. Uravu
helps sell their products by marketing these micro-enterprises.<br />
The first SHG we visited was Neravu. They were making calendar holders while we
were visiting. Started about 8 years ago, they initially had 20 people in it
which was reduced to 9 at present. The women left for various reasons like
marriage and bamboo dust allergies. They told us that they were not able to
experiment with bamboo as orders would come in one after the other, leaving
them with no time for anything else. <br />
The next was Unarvu, an SHG that specialised in making jewellery. They started
with 18 and reduced to 12. The bamboo that they were using was not provided by
Uravu but was collected by them and the men. They used elephant bamboo and cut
and polished them to make beads that they painted. They asked us for new
designs and were very happy when we provided some in a notebook they had. A few
of us also decorated a few beads. I notice that the women were very happy with
what they were doing but they needed new and fresh designs rather than recycled
ones. For inspiration they consult magazines and watch TV programs.<br />
The third SHG was Sneha and they started 4 years ago. Around 15 people work
there and they were trained for new orders when they came in for around a week.
They were making photo frames when we visited. We also learnt that waste from
one group was taken to another where they can be put to use. <br />
The next group was Soubaghya and they started 4 years ago with 20 people now
reduced to 14. We saw them working with saws and not much else as they were
wrapping up for the day. When asked they told us that they were insured by the
panchayat.<br />
We found that among the self-help groups each of them were being paid about
125-180 rupees per day. They were also depositing a fixed amount of money in
the South Malabar Gramine bank which acted as a security from which they could
withdraw money without the need for collateral. The work timings were almost
the same, 7 hours per day. They were also provided with masks and mufflers to
protect them from the dust. Most of their children sre educated till the 12<sup>th</sup>
standard and on askinf, we found out that they were not interested in working
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The third day was sight-seeing day. We also had to
understand how these sights shaped the culture of the place. The first place
was Edakkal caves, which we had to reach after a trek. They were not caves as
such but gave the impression of one due to a huge piece of rock being wedged in
between two rock faces. These caves had engravings that were made by tribes
living there around 60,000 years ago. It was fascinating to see their creative
interpretation of the times they lived in and spoke quite a bit about life
then. Hidden away in these caves, due to fear of defacement, is a painting that
is the first ever geometric one. This painting had the power to change history
that’s been saying it was the Greeks who first started using geometry. Instead
it cowers behind a staircase, its future or rather history unknown.<br />
The next destination was a museum which had a lot of historic artefacts and
statues. There were many agricultural implements that were made of bamboo which
made me realise the significance of the woody grass in Kerala’s culture.
Otherwise, I did not find it particularly engaging, except for one piece which
caught my attention. It was a slab of rock that looked plain and unspoilt on
both sides until you make out that there’s writing on one side which I found
very similar to the Malayalam script.<br />
After that was a trip we were all waiting for, to the Soochipara waterfalls.
This too, was to be reached after a short trek downhill, instead of uphill.
After a moment’s hesitation nearly all of us literally slipped into the water
and made our way to the waterfall. It was quite an experience, the feeling of
the spray and the water dragging you along. We girls found it uncomfortable
afterwards as there was no proper place we could change with some amount of
privacy.<br />
We trekked back up and went back to the Foundation to feed ourselves and rest
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The fourth day, we had to be up and trekking at 7. However,
we started only at 9 as all of us had overslept. We went trekking up the hill
close to the foundation and we were guided by a scientist who worked there. I
was surprised to find that he was also indigenous. This realisation made me
rethink my already changing idea of the word Tribal and what it implied. We
experienced the rich and varied flora and fauna, many of which had medicinal
uses. I learnt many things such as the aroma of Lemon grass could refresh a
tired person and an extraction from a certain rare species of bird was medically
valuable. I felt the hill had a character of its own, as the guides explained
that the indigenous people celebrated a spring from which water flowed only at
a particular time in a year. We trekked back down, riddled with scratches and
cuts and left for Kanavu, after lunch.<br />
Kanavu, a school for the indigenous, was started around 20 years ago by
K.J.Baby, a Malayali playwright and political personality whose troupe would
stage plays around the issues faced by the indigenous. It was initially
thriving with around 25 students ranging from ages 10-18. Many of these
students are involved in exchange programs and are learning from other schools.
The curriculum, I found, is very similar to ours in Srishti as it was very
hands on and practical. Along with conventional subjects like science and
history, other subjects like dance, music and kalaripayattu an ancient martial
art were thought. However, due to lack of funds the school is more or less not
functional. I felt this to be very unfortunate as I felt this system would work
well with the children in learning, rather than conventional lessons and exams.
The children are encouraged to advance in the subjects they find most
interesting and many of them apply for open school exams which they are trained
for at the school. They are not registered under the government, which could be
another reason for their lack of funds. We were shown a documentary about the
school and we left soon after.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was looking forward to the last day as we could work with
bamboo to make our own products. We were divided into three groups, for
weaving, sculpting and for general products. I enjoyed working with bamboo as I
found it easy to work with and also my mentor for the day, Sir.Biju was guiding
me well and providing better suggestions for my design. After a satisfying day
of hands on work, we thanked the team of Uravu and left for Bangalore that
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Kerala is rich in biodiversity and they mainly focus on
crops such as banana, coconut and rubber apart from bamboo. You find undulating
tea and coffee estates side by side with tall palm trees. There are a lot of
stores that sell many products made from natural resources like green tea and
varied spices, lemon grass and eucalyptus oil. I could sense the immense amount
of respect that the people of Wayanad had for nature from the bamboo workers to
the scientist who guided us through the forest.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As picturesque and beautiful as Wayanad and its whole
community is, it comes with its own issues. Uravu has drawbacks in its system
that needs to be taken care of. I find it to be neither here nor there. It
could go both ways depending on what Uravu wants to focus on. If their focus is
on a viable business model, they have to improve their marketability and their
market range by sourcing out their products to urban markets. Bamboo is
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presentation and a brief introduction to the association, working with bamboo,
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introduced to some of the workers, they were a group of women sitting in a
room, all working together to make similar products, only two people in our
whole group including the facilitators could speak in Malayalam(The language
spoken in Kerala). So they were mediators between the rest of us and the
workers. We were shown the weaving sector, the blinds sector, later on we were
even taken to the where they had displayed their products for sale. Many
beautiful handicrafts, all made from bamboo, were available including candle
stands, ornamental masks, pen holders, even pens!<o:p></o:p></div>
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where they made handbags, wallets and such goods. They even had quite a few
finished products displayed there. We went for lunch at about 3pm after which
we went for a trek through the bamboo forest where apparently one hundred and
thirty six species of bamboo grew. The most interesting bamboo species that
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different workshops in different places where small groups of women (SHG’s –
Self Help Groups) worked together to produce bamboo products. Each cluster
focused on the production of specialized items.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first cluster
we went to, was called Neravu, the second; Unarvu, then went to Sneha and
finally Soubhagya.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Day 3</h2>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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We climbed up to
the Edakkal caves to see the stone carvings and to get a sense of the history
of the place, we then visited the Wayanad Tribal Heritage Museum, and then
after having a nice lunch at Hotel New Taj, we traveled for about forty minutes
to get to the Soochippara waterfall, upon reaching there, we still had to walk
about two and a half kilometres to arrive at the actual waterfall. Through out
the trip, I especially enjoyed the treks and looked forward to them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Day 4<o:p></o:p></h2>
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This day we went
for a trek in the morning through the forest behind M.S. Swaminathan
foundation. We learned about the tribals, the flora fauna and many other things
about the area in general, after coming back, having lunch and resting for a
while we then went to the kanavu school which was started ny local people who
wanted to educate the children or upcoming youngsters who were willing to learn
whatever the elders or teachers had to offer them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Day 5<o:p></o:p></h2>
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We designed out
own products and were helped by the bamboo craftsmen to reach the closest that
we could manage to the product we desired. After this we ended our trip and
went back to Bangalore after a fun and academic trip that were both equally
satisfying. <o:p></o:p></div>
<h1>
Overview</h1>
<h1>
What is Uravu?</h1>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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URAVU is a
non-government organization working with people, governments and businesses to
implement programs for sustainable employment and income generation in rural
areas. Uravu is a non-profit trust, established in 1996, registered under
the Indian Trusts Act.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Uravu promotes
employment of talented bamboo craftsmen from villages, providing skill training
in bamboo processing, establishing micro enterprises, marketing of bamboo
handicraft, cultivation of bamboo and promotion of eco-tourism.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It tries to
empower marginalized social groups, especially women.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Uravu heads six
clusters and renders support to several others. These clusters are mainly
self-help groups, like Sneha, Neravu and Saubhagya, which are based in the
Wayanad district. Uravu is deeply dependent on the government for funds and
projects. Uravu has a finance team, a designing team, marketing company and
trained laborers. The main aim of Uravu is employment generation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They have their own
bamboo nursery and permission to cut bamboo from different parts of Wayanad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clusters<o:p></o:p></h2>
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Clusters or SHG’s
are small groups of women about 10-20 who work together to make products,
usually of a specific kind. The clusters under Uravu receive orders and raw
materials, capital goods, training and complete support from Uravu in every
matter <o:p></o:p></div>
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Neravu cluster has
19 working women even though they started off with 20 workers. They use reed
and elephant bamboo to make flower vase, candle stand, frames and lamp shades.
The women who work at the cluster live close by to their work place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unarvu cluster has
12 working labourers. They used elephant bamboo to made jewellery products such
as necklaces, bracelets, etc. They are free to make their own designs and
implement their own ideas in making bamboo jewellery. Earlier there were 18
workers but most of the women who left, left due to dust allergies. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sneha SHG was
started by 15people initially but 5 of them left because they got married. They
took orders from Uravu as well as third party people. They received orders and
raw materials from Uravu. They made utensils and photoframes etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soubhagya cluster
consisted of 15 members, all of whom were making various objects like trays,
spice boxes, bottles, wall hangings and pencil stands. Each member deposited
20rs every week into the Malabar Gramin Bank. It was mandatory for them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Edakkal Caves, The Museum and The Waterfall<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<b><u>The Caves</u></b> were beautiful, Edakkal(which
means in between two rocks) is a false cave formed by large rocks that have
gotten stuck between two walls of the hill. Inside the cave, there were
carvings which are said to date back to the stone age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was a tiring
but exciting climb to the top, the rocks and stairs that we had to clamber over
were steep and dangerous, but the view from the top was amazing, you could see
all of Wayanad along with snow covered peaks along the horizon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On entering the
caves you need to walk down a short flight of stairs behind which apparently
there is a tiny painting that has been done, it is said to be the first
geometrical figure made in India, dating back to almost sixty thousand years
ago. This discovery has created debates and dilemmas and is causing the
rewriting of history.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is no
security near the painting and people are not allowed to go near it. Mobile
phone photography was not allowed however to be allowed to take photos with
proper cameras, a ticket needed to be bought for 20 rupees. Even plastic
bottles were not allowed to be taken up to the caves as it was a plastic free
zone, until and unless we deposited 15 rs at the counter and took a sticker for
the bottle, only upon returning the sticker would the 15 rupees be refunded.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> <u>The Museum </u></b>was located in the
middle of town. It was home to many ancient local artifacts, products made of
bamboo that had been preserved for years. The Museum too required an entry
ticket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>The Soochippara Waterfall</u></b> was
huge and the falling water was so powerful that it was spraying drops of water
as far as 20-30 yards away from the point of impact. People were allowed to
bathe in the water which was so freezing cold that on entering the water one
would immediately start shivers and would get chills up ones spine. Walking on
the rocks was a challenge as they were slippery and covered with moss and
smoothened out by the flowing water. Many people slipped and fell numerous
times. There was one guard standing around in the water helping people.<o:p></o:p></div>
<h2>
Ecological Trekking</h2>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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We were taken for
a trek up the hill behind M.S. Swaminathan foundation, we were being guided by
a local scientist. We walked on for about one and a half hour, occasionally
stopping to let some people catch up and to rest for a few minutes here and
there. The forest was full of different kinds of herbs and plants. The land
belonged to the tribal people of that area or the “aboriginals”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Many of the
aborgines did not buy food, they picked food from the forest and survived on
those. Apparently they did not adhere to the rules of scientific medicine, they
had their own remedies and herbs and ointments, and their life expectancy was
about a hundred years old.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The forest was a
habitat to different kinds of animals, insects like pretty butterflies with
beautiful patterns on them, etc. even some rare flowers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kanavu<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="background: white;"> We also visited an unregistered indigenous
school named Kanavu which was started by Joy Mon Baby located about 20km from
Kalpetta. That school is run by the indigenous families. They follow the
gurukul system of education. The elders teach folk music, martial arts, history
and other subjects which are learnt or practiced by kids and teenagers. They go
for exchange programs all over India to learn pottery, weaving, agriculture,
etc. That land was bought was Vistar in 1993 for the adivasis of that region
for cultural and educational reasons. Vistar used to provide for their exchange
programs and other expenses but they stopped doing so in 1996. The aborigines
have to carry out their own expenses now. They perform music and dance in
troops in order to collect money. The children there start working at an early
age and hence are exposed to substance abuse at that age. They also have
rehabilitation center for the indigenous who are addicted to substance abuse to
have a fairly better future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<h1>
<span style="background: white;">Possible Issues and Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h2>
Uravu and Clusters<o:p></o:p></h2>
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that they do not have great demand for their products, there is a shortage of
funds and of skilled employees. To rectify this they could possibly begin to
construct products that are more useful and practical. Objects that can be used
daily to make our work easier for us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Another issue is that this NGO is sort of small and not
widely renowned. </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">They need to spread the word about
the usefulness of bamboo, the history of bamboo craft and its future market.</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> It would benefit the workers greatly
if there was more publicity of the NGO. They could probably advertise and
increase the number of consumers. They could have bamboo workshops, inviting
people to see what it’s like to work with bamboo and to see the skilled craftsmen
at work to spread awareness along with exhibitions to display some of their
best products and designs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Due to the relatively poor wages, the number of workers have
gone down, therefore production rates are low. If they could employ a few more
workers, at better wages for a short while, create a bit of a buzz in the local
areas and neighboring towns and cities, production rates would go up, and as
there would be more publicity, the demand would increase too. The salaries can
be increased, the product prices raised, the company would grow and become more
known. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Better health facilities can be provided to the workers to
ensure their safety and to reduce loss of employees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">If they maybe formed a bit of a more complex working system,
created a brand for themselves, opened up retail stores in bigger markets, and
sell products that are coveted, then again the demand would increase, income
would increase, salaries could be raised and more workers could be employed, in
turn, again, increasing the production rates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Their main target should be the general public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<h2>
<span style="background: white;">The Caves, the Museum and the Waterfall.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="background: white;"> <b><u>The
Geometrical Painting</u></b> in the Edakkal cave should be allowed for public
viewing. Security around the painting should be increased or some sort of
barrier should be installed so as to avoid the damage that can be caused by
people messing with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"> <b><u>The Tribal Museum</u></b> should invest
in an English-speaking guide and maybe improve the signs and write ups that are
displayed for the different artifacts, to make it more interesting and easy to
understand. They could open up a gift store to make the visit more interesting
and maybe invest in the physical display of articles a bit more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"> <b><u>The
Waterfall, </u></b>though it was a beautiful place full of greenery and clear
water, many an adjustment can be made to improve the way the place is maintain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ECOLOGY TREKKING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Maybe the
tribal could use the medicines a bit more commercially, sell them to people for
a certain price whatever value they decided was appropriate and then buy food,
processed and sanitized, and also a wider variety than just picking their food
from the forest ground.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">KANAVU<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">They have
problem with getting students to enroll, after which they have a problem
getting even the enrolled students to study, They could probably expand the
school, the teachings mainly, to other places where people were willing to
learn people who had no money for school people who had no prospects and would
rather learn and be part of a sustained community by learning the ways of the
tribes, they should not just make sure that their own kids learn they should
make sure that everyone who wants to learn and have a chance at a comfortable
life is actually awarded with that chance to be as good as they can be, and to
instigate more discipline among the kids who are enrolled and not studying or
learning anything even though its not like they don’t want to do well in life
they just don’t know how badly off you can be if you don’t know how to take
care of yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Trip, Kerela<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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field trip Itinerary</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
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November</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-Bus from
kalasipaliyam to Waynad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-Accommodation- MS
Swaminathan Research Foundation, Arani Community Training Centre. All meals
provided in the facility.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-Visit to Uravu’s
main centre to familiarize with bamboo (Morning).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Followed by an
outing into the bamboo forest (afternoon)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Finally a look at the Uravu Bamboo Nursery.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-Visit to four
bamboo clusters, namely:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-Climb to Edakkal
caves. (Morning)<br />
- Visit to the Wayanad Tribal Museum. (Post lunch)<br />
- Venture into the Meppadi Forest Reserve-Suchipara Waterfalls. (Evening)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up a hill close to the research foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tribal school. (Post Lunch)<br />
- Kalpetta town visit. (Evening)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to have hands on experience with Bamboo (All day).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kalasipalyam from Kalpetta.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The primary
objective of the trip was to observe the NGO Uravu (Uravu Indigenous Science
& Technology Study Centre) at work, analyze its system of functioning,
setup, marketing etc. And in response come up with possible design
interventions to improve the existing setup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Uravu
is a trust, an NGO which has been operation for the last 16 years. The word
‘uravu’ means ‘a source of natural spring water’. The non-profit bamboo craft
trust is headed by the President C. Surendra Nath. It is based in Wayanad
because of good growing conditions for bamboo, its rich flaura and fauna and
apart from this it is also a very backward district where revenue generation is
minimal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
main goals of the NGO are to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Give back access and control of
natural resources to the indigenous locals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Provide knowledge and skill in bamboo
craft to the locals so that they are independent and self sustained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Improving the current setup by
investing in new technology, consequently leading to greater efficiency in
product manufacturing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Marketing of goods i.e. providing a
market as well as looking for new markets for expansion of craft.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There
have been several positive impacts on the lives of local craftsmen due to
Uravu’s initiative. The organization strives to provide opportunities for
backward classes and rural women and it has been successful to a certain extent
in this aspect. The lives of local craftsmen revolve around bamboo and it has
helped them make more out of their livelihood. Uravu functions in a
decentralized manner, with production taking place in bamboo clusters or Self
Help Groups, building on the concept of Micro Enterprises. Masks, lampshades,
Wall hangings, pens, jewelry kitchenware, floor mats are some of the products
manufactured by Uravu in the decentralized units.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There are 22 bamboo clusters in total. The
clusters that were examined closely were Niravu, Unarvu, Sneha and Soubhagya.
Niravu has been functioning for the past 8 years. There were 20 artisans in the
start and currently only 9. The ones currently employed seem satisfied with
work hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The families of the women are supportive
and encourage their independence. Members were previously paid on a weekly
basis and now on a monthly basis. Niravu is one of the clusters that supplies
products to Uravu. Uravu pays Rs.120 for one photo frame and sells it at
Rs.400; a series photo frame, consisting of 3 frames makes the artisans about
Rs 380 and is sold at Rs.900 (approximate figures). Other products made include
pens, flower pots, candle stands etc. The SHG members seem satisfied with this
agreement and ask for a raise if they feel it necessary. Niravu is subject to a
certain level autonomy by Uravu. Although it supplies to the NGO it falls under
the ‘Kalpetta Bamboo Producers Association’ and is therefore not directly under
Uravu. There 18 clusters under the federation out of which 6 supply to Uravu
and others handle marketing by themselves. All federation craftspeople receive
training for 45 days by the RSVY.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another
cluster ‘Unarvu’ shows a similar system of working and patterns of progress.
There is a comparable trend in the decline in the number of members. Initially there
were 18 and now there are 12, women have left due to personal reasons, marriage
or even health reasons such as dust allergies. The currently employed artisans
are paid around Rs. 125/day and feel that with this and the revenue generated
by the rest of the family they are able to finance the education of their
children. They are given paid leave only on ‘Onam’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In
the 4 clusters which were looked at women constitute for the majority of the
workforce, at times having only women members. The general level of education
of the women is till 12<sup>th</sup> grade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Economics:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
financial state of Uravu however isn’t very reflective of their efforts with their
current turnover at 62 lakh. It is funded mainly by the government project
funds. Mr. Surendra Nath feels that the government isn’t giving bamboo enough
importance and is failing to achieve its goals in the sector.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In
between 1963-1998, one pulp mill, Grasim Industries had monopoly over bamboo in
Kerela. It was exploited single handedly and it was supplied initially by the
govt. at Re. 1/ton. Uravu has made an effort to change the monopoly over the
market. However discouraged artisans are turning to other occupations. In 1983
30,000 families made their livelihood off of bamboo and by 1998 the number had dropped
to only 4,500. There are several reasons for this, the most important one being
that other unskilled work opportunities provide better wages than bamboo craft.
As a result, mostly underpaid women are commonly employed by Uravu. The
artisans were paid around Rs 30/day initially, which still kept them below the
poverty line. Gradually over the years there was an improvement in the wages of
the artisans and they are now paid up to Rs. 200 depending on their level of
skill and productivity. The marketing of goods, the rent of the production
building are handled by Uravu. The NGO isn’t the best example of a functional
self sustenance model, as it is not profitable yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On
the other hand, looking into the economics of the clusters at a little more
depth the financial condition of the indigenous crafts people has seen a major
boost due to their own efforts. Formation of Self Help Groups has led to the
Banks responding much more positively to their loan requests. The Niravu
cluster has saved over a lakh at the South Malabar Grameen bank (SMGB).
Something called ‘thrift’ is practiced, where each member of the SHG deposits
Rs 50 in the bank. SMGB and other such banks provide them of upto 3 lakh without
collateral.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Natural
Resource Management<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wayanad
is now becoming a very popular tourist destination due to its rich flora and
fauna, waterfalls and even as a result of its indigenous population. The
tourism sector is now generating a lot of income; however it is affecting the
natural state of the land greatly. The government is attempting to regulate
tourism and control its waste trail. The geography of the district supports the
life of several indigenous communities, flora and fauna. The Rain hills behind
the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation contribute to the Kerela water supply
significantly. Upon doing some field work and collection of samples in the same
hills, a lot of medicinal plants with uses ranging from treatment of arthritis
to hair growth were found. There were holes next to the bases of the trees as
well. The tribal people consider the roots a delicacy. A considerable amount of
the land in Waynad is declared as land belonging to the indigenous people. They
are allowed take whatever resources they want from these lands. Unfortunately,
outsiders are now trying to gain control of these lands due to their potential
in the industrial sector. Commercially oriented parties are venturing into
these lands and seizing them by introducing alcohol and drugs into the tribal
community. As a result alcoholism is a growing concern in Kerela’s relatively
backward parts. Waynad is rich in many resources with its tea, coffee
plantations and eucalyptus trees. Cottage industries are selling lemon grass
and eucalyptus oil in certain areas. Paddy fields, banana and bamboo
plantations are also spread across the varied topography of Waynad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">12.5
million People today directly or indirectly use bamboo every day and hence
should not undervalue its importance as an eco-friendly resource. Kalpetta in
particular is starting to be known for bamboo. Uravu is trying to build on this
through the concept of ‘bamboo for living and living with bamboo’ by attemptings
to reengage the tribal population in bamboo craft, calling it ‘rediscovering
bamboo’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">There are several factors that make bamboo a very good resource to invest in, in the
near future.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bamboo prevents erosion of top soil
from downpours and helps in absorption and retention of moisture<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Grows at a very rapid rate almost 3
times as fast as eucalyptus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reaches harvestable age in 3-4 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bamboo shoots provide food security<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reaches maximum height at 40-60 years
generally.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Kanavu</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">An
interesting establishment in Waynad is Kanavu. In 1993 social reformer, writer,
political figure, K.J. Baby started Kanavu as residential and educational
facility. Initially made to provide alternative education to the children from
tribal backgrounds, it is now free to all. It is not a school registered by the
Government. The land for Kanavu has been provided by an organization called
‘Vistar’. It runs ‘like a gurukul’ and has 24 students currently (19/11/12).
The students are taught ‘self learning’ here and live like a closely knit
family. The school had no syllabus at first because 5 different dialects were
spoken in the communities around it. Now a more definite syllabus is available
in Malayalam as the local communities have caught on to the language. Music,
film, dance are integral parts of the course. Sports are an important part of
the teaching and Kalari Payattu the traditional martial art is taught as well. There
has been a gradual diversification of the syllabus. At the outset Waynad
history was taught, then Indian history and now World history. Later other
practical arts, pottery, weaving, wood craft clay work were introduced. The
students are allowed to choose a particular area of specialization from a range
of subjects. The graduates of Kanavu are eligible to apply for the ‘National
Open School’.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
syllabus was developed by collecting classical/folk art and music and books.
Kanavu provides practical and directly relevant education at first and
encourages learning by doing rather than through books. For this very reason
Kanavu has come up with an exchange program in which they travel across the
country and gain exposure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My
first trip from Srishti <o:p></o:p></div>
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I
was really very excited because the description of the place and the bamboo
craft sounded really very interesting. I was all set to just go and explore
wayanad <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span>We started on 15<sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup>
evening from n3 at 9:30 and went to the bus stop at Kalasipalayam, from were we
took a bus to Kalpatta.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kalpatta on the 16<sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup> morning 5:45 and boarded a bus and reached MS
SWAMI NATHAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION where we were supposed to stay. It was a very
beautiful place, after we settled we went for a small walk around the place,
saw a huge variety of trees, flowers and the we were all surrounded by greenery
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presentation on what Uravu does and what products are been made, we also saw
the different machines on which bamboo is processed, and went on a small trek
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</span></span></span> On the17<sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup> morning we had our
breakfast and started for the day, we went to visit the clusters, which were
NIRAVU, UNARVU, SNEHA and SOUBHAGYA. In which Niravu made photo frames out of
bamboo sticks. Unarvu made bamboo jewelry,
Sneha made wall hanging, masks, photo frames, pen stands. And Soubhagya made
things like spice box ,flasks , baskets etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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al of these clusters the women were really very skilled and were just lacking a proper exposure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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morning we started and after a long gypsy ride we reached Edakkal caves, and
after a very long trek we reached the top ,at the entrance gate and saw the
caves , I dint find it that interesting as the guide was a bit less interactive
and the place should be a more interesting , so that people have fun looking at
it keeping in mind the ancient beauty of it ,but anyways we had a lot of fun on
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we went to have lunch and after that headed towards the museum which was in
Kalpatta , after that the last and the most refreshing spot for the day we went
to the water fall in Soojipara and had a lot of fun .It was nice of the
caretakers who actually took care of certain things like helped people to cross
the slippery path in the waterfall .One
thing which should be taken care of is that the inclision of washrooms and
changing rooms so that there is no dirt spread in side the waterfall , and also
to take care of the women or girls who don’t enter the waterfall because of
there not being a proper changing room . Then we started on our way back, after
a very long day to the swami Nathan foundation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span>19<sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup>
morning was very refreshing as we went for a biodiversity trek, and achieved
quite a good height and also learned about a few medicinal plants and herbs,
then we came back had our lunch and headed towards a school KANAVU ., I really
liked the way they took upp the method of gurukul , and also was happy to see
that the children there could also dream like free birds and choose their own
line , but because of not been registered under government they had lack of
funds and so could not come up to certain things.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span>20<sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup> our
last day, today was the hands on experience day were we had to make something
out of bamboo putting in our own design ,we were given three sectors i,.e
handicraft , weaving and sculpture . and I selected weaving as I was willing to
make a lantern . we started to work as a team and first made a rough design on
paper and discussed how to go about it , there was a lady guide who told us
that the design was practically possible and so we started to make it . We
learned many teqniques so as to how to handle bamboo as a material and while we
were working, all of a sudden I remembered the assignment which was given to me
by Narendra and it was all about portraying the material exactly the opposite
of its properties , example make metal look as liquid , and so was bamboo , it
was a really flexible material and had many positive things which could be
discovered while working with it .We ended the day with something productive
made by us, and was a really good experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a big problem anywhere and everywhere we went, but we had Kaushika with us,
which made it way simpler for us to go about it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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non-governmental organization (NGO) is a citizen-based association that
operates independently of government, usually to deliver resources or serve
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Established
in 1966 Uravu started its journey as a joint venture for social well being and
sustainable development. URAVU is a NGO working for the upliftment of rural
area by providing skill and training in bamboo craft and promotes social
entrepreneurship based on value addition of local natural resources. The main focus is on
developing bamboo-processing skills among rural women through training programs
and introduction of appropriate tools, technologies and processes. The organization
is a boon to the deprived local artisans. Uravu also undertakes several
projects to protect bamboo as well as other natural resources. A bamboo nursery
run by Uravu supplies planting materials of various species to local farmers
and conducts mass planting programs. Uravu also promotes farmers'
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Uravu
also organizes a bamboo festival every year, in which they exhibit all their
bamboo products and this should be actually be nicely advertised on a large
scale so that people know about it , so that they have higher prospects , which
would help them grow slowly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bamboo
is found abundantly in Wayanad and Uravu and encourages the traditional
technology and craftsmanship of the tribes in creating a whole range of
products using bamboo. There are about 136 species of bamboo .Their livelihood
is completely dependent on bamboo since it is the base material, and so they should
refurbish the same so that coming generations can use bamboo and the cycle
moves on. The uravu people also make bags out of bamboo and jute , in which
bamboo is grown in town but jute is bought from outside and so jute can be
partially replaced by banana stem as they also have plenty of banana trees.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">Bamboo is Biodegradable
and so is globally acceptable and if this can be advertised in a proper manner,
the importance of the material and its products will increase and so will the
production. I think that they should also export bamboo products to other
countries that are concerned about the concept of GO GREEN. The people of Uravu
have got plenty of skill but at the same time they lack the exposure of the
outside world that once attained by them will open doors to success and
economic development. A method of getting this exposure could be sending a few
of the children to other states and countries for educational purposes as when
they will come back they will bring with them the ideas and styles from around
the world. The expense of the education will be treated as an investment and
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<span style="color: #262626;">This step will bring in
the outside market because such a environment friendly product has so much future
prospects, and I am sure people would like to buy example as now people go in
particular to china to buy furniture, then why not Uravu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">Starting with Uravu I think,
Uravu even after making such awesome
bamboo handicraft and bamboo bags and stuff it is not that useful as it has not
got a proper promotion for its products and has no advertisements at a big
scale ,now looking at other side of the coin i.e about what kind of products
does Uravu make i.e pens , photo-frames , pen stand and these kind of stuff is
fine and decent enough to buy but Uravu being so good at bamboo craft and after
having a good work force can also look into home appliances and furniture as it
could make a difference , and people may come to buy bamboo furniture . The
main thing what I think is that Uravu should realize the actual benefit of
bamboo and should make that benefit as their plus point and apply it in making
product accordingly such as board games, they can start a different unit for
toys which are probably long lasting and can also be disposed off. For example
they can also make bamboo chess board, and it would even look interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when I visited Soubhagya the cluster which made jewelry , I made a warli art on
one of the pendent and they really liked it and said that this is what the
market likes and they told me to give them some more designs on paper but I
personally knew that the designs weren’t that great , but due to lack of
exposure they dint see much before it .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Written by : Anumeha Jain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I
was looking forward to my first college trip, and I was extremely enthusiastic
and curious about the place we were supposed to explore. The fact that I hadn’t
been to Wayanad, Kerela before was one of the major reasons for my elation. I
still had my doubts though. But when I reached there, I wasn’t even close to
being disappointed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The
rays of the sun reflected on the window and shone on my face. Lush trees amidst
the fog surrounded the M.S. Swaminathan research foundation. A tiny part of the
sun peeped through those trees, straight into our room. And then I knew,I was
already in love with this destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">It
turned out to be a completely new learning experience. Now, I am more informed
and conscious about the things I had only read about earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The
Wikipedia teaches me that the definition of tribal is a </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">group
of people who are food-gatherers (without any habit of agricultural practice),
with diminishing population and very low or little literacy rates and can be
called Primitive Tribes. Yet this trip has managed to change my stereotypical
mind-set, broken my assumptions about the indigenous people (“Tribal”) and has
forced me to believe the contrary of this definition. It has further helped me
to understand the different systems in our society. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">During the first day, it occurred to me that NGOs
are a system and managing them properly is the pivotal part for this system to
be successful. For instance, Uravu. Uravu’s aim was to give the aboriginal
(especially females) the platform they required without enforcing it onto them.
Their main intention is not to make people work under them, but to provide
employment, empowerment and dignify their identities. The profit Uravu makes
isn’t used to start another business venture, but for the betterment of the workers
and products they make. The fact that they were ready to intervene, empower and back out
made it a unique system in itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The system felt right yet wrong at the same
time. I was extremely impressed by the fact that Uravu had managed to bring
about a complete change in their lifestyles by uplifting them to a new
platform. But the lack of opportunities disturbed me deeply. If the same funds
that were being used to promote their skills, could’ve been used to provide further
education to them (since most of them were educated till 12<sup>th</sup>), they
could’ve taken the same skills to a higher grade, promoted them in a better
market and could’ve had a better living style within a matter of 5 years or so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Though, there is a part of the system that could
be applauded. They have successfully managed to upgrade the lives of these
women. Not a single month passes without salary and they save enough funds to
educate their children. They have learnt how to be independent and preserve their
dignity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">And hence, their efforts are exemplary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">What fascinated and shocked me was that Uravu
was willing to give employment yet the people were unwilling to work, choosing
against the job security provided by them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Such NGOs play a major role in affecting the
aboriginal communities. But even Uravu, though successful in their efforts, needs a design upliftment
in terms of exploration and management.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The next day was interesting and attention
grabbing because I had to understand and face the issues that I had only read
about- SHGs, unemployment, government schemes, wages. I couldn’t ignore the
fact that they made 150 a day, while the jewelry I bought that day itself cost
me 260/-. The one advantage they had over other villages in India was the
availability of electricity. And hence, to increase the production, machines
and tools can be experimented with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">To improve their marketing and brand name, and
to rise at an individual level, the SHGs should break off from Uravu once
they’re stable and promote themselves all over India instead of restricting
themselves to Wayanad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Going from one cluster to another I realized
that the design of their products was pretty average and lacked utility. They
weren’t efficiently utilizing their potential. Lack of exploration has actually
affected their marketing system. Even though what they make is aesthetically
beautiful, people don’t end up buying it because of lack of utility. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">They
should modernize their designs according to what the requirements of </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">the
market, else it would be really hard for them to </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">compete with the products </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">in the urban
market. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">They should break away from the common convention, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">and Uravu
should help them for promoting the same. They can also involve </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">designers from
various colleges for new designs and stay in touch with them </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">through a blog.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">They should explore more with the unique
qualities of bamboo and experiment with the 136 species, instead of using repetitive designs. They can also make
brochures of their work, and take orders for bulky stuff like furniture or try making new things in the gaming field. For
storage and transportation, a fixed price can be contributed initially.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">A change in the mindsets of people who treat
them as backward also needs to be inspired.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Another issue that I observed was ‘Education’.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Even though Kerala has the highest literacy rate
in India, education doesn’t seem to be sorted for the indigenous groups. For
instance, Kanavu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">There
approach to education was contemporary and forward, which untagged them from
being “primitive”. They used ‘practical application’ as their main agenda, so
that the students not only learn the facts, but also apply them to everyday
lives. Due to this reason their curriculum included subjects like music, dance,
martial arts, physical health, cinema and above all, they teach them the
subject of humanity – which is extremely essential as being human is the study
above all. On top of that, students have the complete liberty to choose the field
of specialization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">According
to me this approach should be followed, not only in the Indian system of
education, but also worldwide, because it generates a high number of
opportunities for the students. And in areas such as Wayanad, where there is a
high requirement of social mobility for the various tribes to mix up, this
school acts as a medium to do so as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Yet
this system did not manage to retain itself, due to the lack of necessary
funding. They managed to get some funds by forming troops and performing whenever
given the chance, but that doesn’t fulfill the requirement to run the school.
They have an urgent and crucial need to register with the government, because
the government will not only advertise and make their school official, but also
provide them with the required funds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">A
problem they might face is the intervening of the govt. but I think that both
the systems can be interdependent and work together. Instead of using the
government as a disadvantage, they should use them as an advantage to improve their
schooling process. Making it an official school might even reduce the number of
drop out students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">They
could also consider collaboration with some other recognized school with
similar ideologies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Another
major issue involving their community according to me is the loss of their true
identities and tradition. There culture is getting lost in the race to promote
common education. And hence there is an urgent need to preserve it. Increased
exposure at a very early age is also leading towards the major issue of
alcoholism and violence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I
would suggest making of documentaries, films etc to make people aware of their
community’s importance and significance. Till the time these people are
empowered enough to take their own stand, others will continue to exploit them
at all stages; for which, equal education for all becomes crucial.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Another
important lesson that I learnt in the past 5 days would include the value of
our heritage and the need to preserve it. What amused me was how a particular
finding can change the history of the world. Proper preservation of such areas
becomes highly important.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Edekkel
caves were a fun learning experience. What I loved the most about the place was
the natural surroundings. Making proper roads and stairs would’ve spoilt the
natural ambience. But what they really needed to improve was the protection
methods. Govt. should at least put a glass covering to protect the inscriptions
on the walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The tribal museum could
also use the same suggestions, because both the </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">places couldn’t retain the
crowd. The abandoned feel degraded the ambience </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">further. Even though it was
interesting to look at but not informative enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">They
should at least provide more information about the inscriptions so that people’s
interest is maintained. To further improve the facilities and market these
places, skilled guides who know multiple languages should be hired to show
around the place. A lot of the free area outside could be use as another
tourist attraction, or probably just a momento shop that the museum could lead
to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">(Even
a bamboo shop could be made to promote the work done by the clusters) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Eco
tourism was another challenging part of the course. There is so much debate on
the definition itself. The Soochipara waterfall, on one side was absolutely
beautiful, yet on the other hand a little disturbing. Proper toilets and changing
rooms should be made somewhere close by so that the waterfall isn’t trashed and
mishaps don’t take place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Continuing
on the same line, we went to the Biodiversity Park for trekking. Not only did
we manage to achieve a great height but we also managed to learn about some of
the extremely beautiful parts of the environment. The variety of flora and
fauna amazed me. From spiders, ants and flowers that resemble peacocks to herbs
that cure health, coffee and banana plantations (lemon tree, plant that cures
arthritis, eucalyptus), we covered it all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">These medicinal plants
can prove to be of extreme help to the aboriginal people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Since they are
unconsumed resources going to waste, judicious use of such </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">plants can be made
to add onto the funds of the school, or even for the clusters. But only the
people who are learned enough about the herbs should manage them, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">because over-
exploitation might lead to problems in the overall society in the </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Natural
resource management becomes a pivotal requirement in order to move towards
sustainable development. The natural beauty needs to be retained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The
last day was full of enthusiasm as we got to make our own products! The hands on experience made us learn more about bamboo as a product. Even though I failed to make a book rack in one day, they approved and appreciated my design. It was a cumbersome task, but if given the chance, i would go back and work with bamboo again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">According
to my point of view, the defect did not lie in the system, but the management
and the marketing procedure, which can be improved. For improving the marketing
system, they have to move beyond Wayanad, and be open to more exposure. The fact
that they restrict themselves to Wayanad, results in limited sales. Considering
the amount of skill and training they have, financial aid would take them to
new heights, and help them achieve their maximum potential.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">At
designers level we need to start questioning the already existing perception.
Positive steps need to be taken towards helping such communities sustain by
themselves without harming the environment as a whole, which will further lead
to sustainable development. The Policy decisions should be made at the base
level and awareness about all the schemes like tribal act, NREGA , right to
education should be generated. We need to be judicious and sensitive towards
their system. NGOs like Uravu need to be advertised in bigger cities like
Bangalore, Delhi etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">A
commendable effort needs to be made in order to change the portrayal of various
communities in the urban system, before the beauty of those communities is
lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The
urban people need to reach out to the others who are in need of help. New design
perceptions need to rise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This
trip was a new and refreshing point in my life. I did a lot of things I never
thought I would. I spoke a new language without really knowing it, ate food
without spoons, without even knowing what it was, worked with bamboo and failed
in the attempt of making furniture in a single day, had intense interaction
with the locals, without even realizing the language barrier, realized that 5
days are enough to make good friends, ran downhill, got wet in the waterfall,
jumped from one bed to another fighting with pillows, made sense less songs and
yelled them a the top of my voice, learnt that you don’t really need a reason
to laugh, got a new perspective about design, and on the whole, I realized that
this is that time of my life that I will never be able to forget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Now
when I look back, I can easily claim that I’ve bought a lot of things back from
this trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">NREGA <a href="http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=nrega%20scheme&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnrega.nic.in%2F&ei=qWCwUInAFIPjrAeQ1IC4DQ&usg=AFQjCNFTIs7RdO923TLhFwh-Xii1Afpwjg">http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=nrega%20scheme&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnrega.nic.in%2F&ei=qWCwUInAFIPjrAeQ1IC4DQ&usg=AFQjCNFTIs7RdO923TLhFwh-Xii1Afpwjg</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tribal Act<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=tribal%20act&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forestrights.nic.in%2F&ei=0GCwUPObF8zhrAfy84HgAg&usg=AFQjCNH_eliFxS1lwfN-Ot8E5gueEmjsYg">http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=tribal%20act&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forestrights.nic.in%2F&ei=0GCwUPObF8zhrAfy84HgAg&usg=AFQjCNH_eliFxS1lwfN-Ot8E5gueEmjsYg</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Right to Education Act<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=right%20to%20education%20act&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indg.in%2Fprimary-education%2Fpoliciesandschemes%2Fright-to-education-bill&ei=D2GwULS0HIfMrQeKxoHgBA&usg=AFQjCNGKAEMwy6f8xKFqV8L3ArJWW2Yf3Q">http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=right%20to%20education%20act&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indg.in%2Fprimary-education%2Fpoliciesandschemes%2Fright-to-education-bill&ei=D2GwULS0HIfMrQeKxoHgBA&usg=AFQjCNGKAEMwy6f8xKFqV8L3ArJWW2Yf3Q</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Kerala.<br />
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NGO that encourages bamboo and calls it the future. We also visited a few
tourist sites. Over a 5 day 4 night trip we learnt a lot; not only about each
other but also about different kinds of people and their lifestyles.<br />
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Bamboo is grown by the NGO in fields around kalpetta,
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<span style="color: blue;">UNDERSTANDING & ANALYSING<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->BAMBOO CLUSTERS: -<br />
when visiting the bamboo clusters I realized that the women were happy with
what they were doing, they were skilled and hard working, they would divide and
allot small jobs amongst themselves to make the task easier, but their products
lacked variety. They would make one kind of thing in only one way- in multiples.
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Not experimenting with different colors or shapes or sizes for that matter, which
may actually improve the look of their products.<br />
Also, their products were not contemporary enough and cannot compete with the
competition in the urban markets. They say they do like to experiment but don’t
find time to deviate from what they are already doing and the NGO that
facilitates them (uravu) fails to encourage newer and more market friendly
products, considering that wayanad alone is a very small market in comparison
too the country. These women require more exposure and encouragement to make
their work even more appreciated.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->EDAKKAL CAVES: -<br />
The caretakers and preservers of the cave have kept the cave very clean and
nature friendly. They have adopted methods to prevent littering of plastics by
not allowing plastics in unless they have a paid sticker, which should be
returned, at the end of the journey too redeem its cost. This is a well working
measure. The caves maintain their natural beauty as too many steel steps or
railing haven’t been provided- at least not unnecessarily. This gives a person
the feel of visiting a natural sight and creates excitement for the upcoming scene.
Reaching the inside of the caves was rather disappointing. The engravings were
interesting to look at but no information was provided along them. We would
look at the high walls of the cave not knowing what was engraved on them and
why. Archeological sites need to provide information about their discovery etc.
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no guides were present, only two men making sure no phone photography occurs.
They spoke in Malayalam only, at a tourist site language is a barrier – more
linguistic attention is required.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lastly, there is only one way to go up and come down the caves that causes
collation in the upcoming and down going traffic. A more defined path would
decrease the tension caused during movement towards and from the cave.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->MUSEUM: -<br />
The museum was a small one, they had a couple on interesting artifacts like tombstones
etc., but again the language was a problem. The guide spoke only Malayalam and
a tourist is alien to that language resulting in miscommunication, which in
turn makes that experience boring.<br />
Upgradation here is required.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->SUCHIPARA WATERFALL: -<br />
The waterfall was pretty much the highlight of the day. Being a weekend, many
local families or families from nearby towns along with many tourists -all were
at the waterfall site. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It kept its natural beauty with the long tricky
downhill-uphill climb but that’s what adds to its charm. The only problem faced
at the waterfall that I saw was the changing issue. The public is allowed to
swim in the waterfall and people from many places come. Changing room facility
is required as post being soaked a dry enclosed area for changing is required. <br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->BIO-DIVERSITY TREK: -<br />
On completing the trek I noticed that we had met with many medicinal herbs
through out walk, which are probably unknown to the villagers, and are
resources going to waste, as they aren’t consumed. Consumption of such plants
may help the people in many ways. Physically and economically. Though of course
if over used it could lead to depletion so that needs to be kept in mind.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->TRIBAL SCHOOL “KANAVU”: -<br />
kanabu was a very interesting school; they had a very suitable curriculum
system for their lifestyle.<br />
They encourage students to take up any activity/ sport/ subject they are
interested in. they follow the “open school” board as they are not registered
with the government that also takes away from them the financial aid that could
have been provided. However they don’t want to register with the government, as
they want to continue following their own rules and not fall for the government’s
orders of curriculum. <br />
Though they are in lack of funds to run their school they need to either form a
compromisation deal with the government or work out a system; or create and
find their own funds, which can be achieved easily if worked towards and
guided.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->URAVU: -<br />
The idea behind uravu is strong, but the facilitation of it is still weak. They
have skilled workers, supply of good bamboo -hence available raw material. Along
with all the best machinery/tools required in production. What their potential
lacks is upgradation in the field of the design of their products.<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6486509983233700385" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AppleMark
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have to expand to bigger city markets and form affiliations etc. to popularize
their products. Facing facts, no consumer in a rural market would purchase
those products as its a craft many villagers know how to deal with that material
and could make it themselves whereas in urban markets– consumers will not
purchase traditional products like masks, unattractive bags, or bamboo crafted
lampshades as it wouldn’t suit their contemporary homes. Newer and better-defined
design system is required.<br />
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</span><!--[endif]-->BAMBOO FEST: -<br />
Uravu organizes a bamboo festival each year, where different bamboo products
are displayed for sale to the public. The drawbacks they face are that firstly
the location is again around where they operate from; yes it helps save
transportation costs etc. but that way there is no chance of expansion or
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Secondly not enough advertisement is conducted to promote
the festival and lastly again the products sold aren’t the most exciting.</div>
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BAMBOO CLUSTERS: -<br />
To resolve the issues of the bamboo clusters, steps need to be taken towards
its improvement. If the women take out just an hour a day to work on something
of their own they may discover something exceptionally great. <br />
What these women lack is actually exposure if they are given more exposure towards
modern aspects of design, they can create wonders.<br />
An exchange programme can be facilitated between these workers and Srishti,
allowing the workers too bond with students working on the bamboo project on
the terrace and even in general, while the students can learn more about the
material they’re using by visiting uravu.<span style="color: #76923c;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2) EDAKKAL CAVES: -<br />
Information tablets could be placed along the paintings in the cave explaining
what they are. The language barrier can be met by bringing together a team of
skilled guides trained in regional as well as foreign languages so tourists
visiting the site don’t have a problem. <br />
A number system could be created allowing say 10 people to go up and 10 to come
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3) MUSEUM: -<br />
I was actually disappointed at the museum, again it had interesting things but
like more modern museums they could adopt audio guide system as tourists will
have a problem understanding about all the historical artifacts. Unless they
appoint more skilled guides.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4) SUCHIPARA WATERFALL: -<br />
Rocks may be placed around to form an enclosure where people may change. Wood
or cloth stations and the purpose it served don’t disturb this way the natural
beauty.<br />
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5) BIO DIVERSITY + TRIBAL SCHOOL<br />
Many medicinal plants are available round the wayanad area, since the tribal
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medicine and sell for funds or have a clinic in their premises for the locals
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If a knowledgeable person is kind enough to enlighten
them more about the possibilities with herbs such as Ayurveda, they can use it
to their benefit. Though during that they must keep n mind the possible
exhaustion of the herbs if over used and they mustn’t damage the nature of the
park while plucking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6)URAVU: -<o:p></o:p></div>
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Uravu with its strength can produce a lot more than
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If we provide them with a few contemporary bamboo
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Affiliation with brands such as “ANOKHEE” “FABINDIA” etc., that promote crafts
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They could improve the design of their bags, masks
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volunteer to help.<br />
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The bamboo festival is a form of an opportunity for
the promotion of bamboo. This should be taken too full use, widely publicized
and have maybe bamboo games, bamboo dances or more creative bamboo related
stuff than just handicrafts. It needs to be exciting enough to attract the
larger crowd and major markets, buyers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">SRISHTI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
FST 101 </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">WRITTEN BY : KHUSHBOO CHORDIA </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Wyanand Bamboo cluster </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Overview</span></b>: we
started off from Bangalore 15th at night by Kallada travels. By 6:00 am we
reached Kalpetta on 16<sup>th</sup> from where we took local bus to reach M.S
Swaminanthan Research Centre. We were allotted domentory were we all got
chances to live together. after spending the time which other we were able to understand each other more
and had lots of fun. i will forget this trip in my life . i learnt many things which were very interesting and knowledAfter having our
breakfast we started our journey. On 16th we went to Uravu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">ABOUT URAVU:</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">In Kerala, </span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Uravu is in Wayanand and it is one of the
greenest place with natural beauty . kerela is gods own country . so we
can imagine how attractive is. In the way we saw many coconut trees . I loved
the food they used to provide ous for example rasam , put , idli , coconut
chatni etc . which we does not found in other places . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> We travelled to the main training centre of
uravu in a jeep. Surendranath, the president of the organisation, gave us an
introduction about Uravu, a non-profit organisation that begin in 1996. Their
main aim was to improve the socio-economic status of women and train them
according to the requirements. Uravu got its funds through government funds and
bank loans. Other then agriculture working with bamboo provides them work
throughout the year. Their work is segregated according to the skills of
different workers. Uravu work on bamboo to produce main products because bamboo
has lots of properties for example </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">1) Bamboo
grows extremely fast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">2) Bamboo
shoots are used for food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">3) Bamboo
handicrafts provide maximum values.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">4) The main
reason was the availability of bamboo was very high.</span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The artisans
in uravu making variety of objects such as lanterns, cake box, trays, candle holders,
jewellery etc. Even bamboos are treated with chemicals so that they don’t get
affected by bacteria. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">They also
make pens with flexi riffles for Rs. 50 and parker riffles are more expensive
made up of bamboo and coconut </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">ON 17</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">TH</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
October</span>, we left at around 10:00 and went to one of the units or SHG (self help
groups) that works with uravu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Under the
main organisation: there is a federation called kalpetta bamboo federation.
Under them there are 18 self groups out of which 6 of them work with uravu in marketing,
skill building etc. These are scattered around wayanand. All these groups are located nearby places
where artisans live so that it will be easy for them to go there and work. And
this type of work promoted tribal people to earn their basic income.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On 18</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
October</span></b> we visited tourist spots, edakkal cave,</span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">the tribal museum and sujhipa waterfall.
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The cave has
its own beauty.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The name”
Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between” . </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The
cave paintings depict the tribal chiefs, animals, the tribal queen etc. Then
after seeing museum which was full of old ornaments, tools, different statues
etc. And then we went to sujhipa waterfall where we could understand about biodiversities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On 19</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
October</span></b> we visited uravu . There we were given chance to work on bamboo. They
gave ous 3 choices: handicraft, weaving and sculpture. I chose handicraft
because I was willing to that. In staring it was like what to make but I
thought of shoe rack made up of bamboo. It was simple in design and interesting
to make. I decided to make shoe rack because I needed that as soon as possible.
When I made that aditi and narendra liked that and also explain the drawbacks
of the product. Working with bamboo was new experience for me after working
with bamboo in srishti. I learnt techniques through which craftsman works their
and one of them helped me a lot to make the design possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">NGO mode</span>l</b>: Non government organization (NGOs) have been working for the betterment of the
rural poor </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
NGO’s works on the issues through which rural people get affected. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> Services
to the tribal of the district in the areas of health, education, community
development, woman empowerment, gender discrimination. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The way NGO work with SHG: the
clusters of Uravu are also linked with NGO and SHG because all aim is to
improve the status of women in the society through entrepreneurship, and
because of this there is there is larger presence of women. Where in uravu
bamboo has become the source of income and provides them food security. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> SHGs consist of cluster of individuals in
villages which come together to start some business activities at micro level
in order to generate income for their livelihood. Even uravu has many cluster
which work in various ways to give the outcome . These SHGs has low technology and lack of
advanced technology. And these SHGs have been promoted by NGO. For raising SHGs
initial level in some cases by funds available from NGOs as seed money for
issuing small emergency loans either for production purposes. So that they can
bond a link with bank subsequently with the help of (NGO). Through this they
get the financial help can make their way easier. Train them for 1 year to with
appropriate technologies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">NATURAL RESOU</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>RCES </b>: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> usage of natural resources is in limited amount according to the use to make a product.
Resources are not wasted and used in appropriate proportion. And for that they train
them for 1 year with appropriate technologies. Uravu has many outlets where
they give orders for products they have to supply in the market. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Uravu has 4 clusters</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>1) </b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nirvana cluster</span></b>:
-marketing is done by Uravu.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> - It started 8 years back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> -artisans stay
closer to the cluster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> - All have done
life insurance and educated till 10<sup>th</sup> standard </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>2)<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Uravu
cluste</span>r</b>: -there were 18 people in the
starting working their but now it reduced to 12 people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> -people reduced
because of dust allergies, money was not enough to run their houses</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>3) <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sneha
cluster</span></b>: -it started 4 years ago </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> -they also make
products from bamboo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> -even if one unit
doesn’t need the waste, uravu takes it to another unit where it can be used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Issues: all these
working raised lots of issues about tribal people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">ABOUT ENVIORNMENT</span> :</b> when I went to sujhipa
waterfall I understood how the water is being
dirty because of people making a mess by throwing trash in the water, toilets
or spill something down a drain that should not be spilled there . These all
are happening because of lack of attention which needs to be highlighted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>SOLUTION :</b> 1)
there should be survey on public natural resources .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> 2) in water resource
area it is particularly important to
maintain our septic system properly ,
for that public toilets should be constructed to get rid of dysentery, and
other diseases may be spread by bacteria, viruses, and parasites in wastewater.
These disease-causing organisms, called pathogens, may make water unsafe for recreation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">ABOUT
PUBLICITY OF THEIR PRODUCT</span>:</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">SOLUTION 1</span></b>)
they can check out the local college's newspaper and alumni magazine localized
online websites and blogs to give publicity to the brand and types of product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">2) We're
going to make it more easier for people in rural areas looking for work to find
out about companies that are hiring them . for example fab india.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>3) <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">WOMEN ARE
DEPENDENT ON OTHER BUSINUSS FOR THEIR INCOM</span>E</b>: </span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6486509983233700385" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AppleMark
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">SOLUTION</span>:</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Women who
need a timely loan. Rural women in India have opened a bank exclusively for
needy women who need women. It’s like after having constantly being turned down
for bank loans, a group of women started saving their own money and formed the Mahila
Bachhat Bank, or Women Saving Bank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> <b>WOMEN CAN START THEIR OWN BUSINUSS: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">SOLUTION:
MAHILA BANK</span>:</b> it is in Nasik, Andra Pradesh, and Jamnagar etc </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Usually,
women undergo various training to start their own business but then because
they didn't have the money they couldn't start anything. So why
not start our their own bank? The members of the bank hold meetings every month
and deposit money at the Mahila Bank. The money deposited in the bank is then
given to needy women. So it's a great help." The women deposit their
hard-earned money into the bank and can then apply for loans. Not only has the
bank made them self-reliant, but some women have started their own businesses
too. Started two years ago, the bank has become very popular and an increasing
number of women are depositing their savings there.<br />
They are very happy with the bank. They get three times more than what they
deposit in the bank.<br />
<br />
So far the bank has provided loans to nearly 65 women and has around one
million rupees in funds. If they are in dire straits and need a timely loan, they
should take a look at this. Rural women in India have opened a bank exclusively
for needy women who need women. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">at the end i would like to thank my faculties narendra and aditi for being with ous and all my friends for the fun we had :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6486509983233700385.post-84025310623866080022012-11-23T22:04:00.001-08:002012-11-23T22:06:41.968-08:00Our trip to Wayanad <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 27px;">Our trip to Wayanad<span> </span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 27px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>Written by: Jishnav Iyer</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As
part of our environmental exposure course we went on a study tour to Uravu in
Wayanad district, Kerala to look at the working of an NGO. We were thirteen
students accompanied by two facilitators, Narendra and Aditi. I am a reluctant
traveller by nature and my stomach was knotted with anxiety as the date of our
trip came closer. It didn’t turn out that bad, though. I actually managed to
enjoy myself and make some good friends. I just had to hold my breath every morning
before pouring ice cold water on me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
left from Bangalore at around 6:30 and we reached Kalpetta at 5:00-5:30 in the
morning. It was cold and we made our way to M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
where we were staying at the Arani Community Training Centre.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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breakfast, we left for Thrikkaipetta village. There were a lot of betel nut
trees, banana trees and coconut trees, as well as a tea plantation. Many of the
houses shared a unique railing on the balcony walls and veranda walls and had
slanted roofs of red bricks.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="background: black; border: none black 1.0pt; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 0pt; layout-grid-mode: line; line-height: 115%; mso-border-alt: none black 0cm; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-width: 0%; padding: 0cm;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a non-profit, non-government organisation which began in 1996 as a
collection of friends. Their objective was to improve the socio-economic status
of women, artisans and the aboriginal people by giving them control over the
local natural resources and skills. Uravu chose to work in Wayanad as it was
and still is a very backward area. At the time, a pulp mill ( Grasim
Industries, Mavoor) had monopoly over bamboo and used up all the forest bamboo.
The bamboo artisans were moving away from their traditional handicrafts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uravu started by providing skills and training
to the artisans. Even now, every time a new product is introduced in one of the
producing units, depending on the product, training is given for one or two
weeks. This I feel is very crucial for keeping the artisans in pace with the
changes. Also, the well experienced workers go to the other units to train
other artisans. The next step was to organise them into micro-enterprises, and
make the market available to them. After forming the micro-enterprises, they
make the artisans there self sufficient and then step out from there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They basically ensure the artisans
availability of raw material and a market for their products. They also provide
special training for disadvantaged people. Though it is a non-governmental
organisation, Uravu procures government funds and bank loans. Now days, venture
capital and other financial sources are available to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Uravu
decided to work with bamboo as it is locally available all over Wayanad and it
is eco-friendly. The idea was to use local resources in empowering the people
as this would decrease the transportation cost. Uravu has its own bamboo
nursery and a large piece of land where they do bamboo cultivation. Bamboo
grows fast and it can be used in a variety of ways. Uravu<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>makes lanterns, cake boxes, candle holders,
trays, masks, pens, hangers, furniture and many other things with bamboo. Uravu
also plans to work with jack fruit which grows widely in Kerala. A large
portion of land comes under the jurisdiction of the aboriginal community where
a lot of medicinal plants such as vellila, lemon grass and a plant used to cure
arthritis grow in the wild. We saw a small unit where people were making lemon
grass oil. However, there are people setting up plantations in these areas.
There are tea, coffee, banana and betel nut plantations all over Wayanad. This
kind of commercial production has encroached on the traditional small scale
local production of handicrafts which has led to unemployment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
our second day we visited four of the micro-enterprises and saw how a craft
community functions as an economic model. Then we visited three tourism spots,
the Edakkal caves, the Wayanad Tribal Museum, and the Soochipara waterfall. On
our fourth day we went for a trek in the morning and then visited Kanavu, a
tribal school, and on our last day we had hands-on minds-on experience working
with bamboo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Before
leaving for Kerala, we had studied some companies such as Anokhi, Fab India and
Rain Tree, so I could compare their models. Unlike some big companies like Fab
India, Uravu has focused only on Wayanad. Fab India, for example procures their
products from artisans all over India, including Delhi and Kandahar. The
artisans get paid daily and monthly wages and they work collectively like in
the clusters of Uravu. In Uravu, there are also some people who work from home
and sell to Uravu. Fab India has its head office and warehousein Delhi. The
designs are given from the head office, which the artisans produce, and the
material is then taken to the warehouse. In this system, the producing units
work under the main office, and it also ensures that the designs are sensible
to contemporary market trends. Unlike in Uravu, focus is given less on making
the producing units independent and self sufficient, and more on marketing and
profit, thus the units are dependent on Fab India for their livelihood. In the
micro-enterprises we visited, we found that the number of workers had depleted
over time. Some of them dropped out when they got married and stopped working
outside the house, while others left due to dust allergies, for which now they
are provided with masks and goggles. The work timings in the units don’t exceed
5:30pm, which gives them ample time to spend with their family, which is
probably an important part of why their families allow them to work. The
artisans there told us that if their salaries went unacceptably low, they asked
for an increase, and Uravu generally agreed. This might be one of the
strategies to stop people from leaving. However, the salaries are generally
just Rs 125 to 180 per day. In order to manage their finance the members save
money and put Rs 50 per week or Rs100 per month, depending on which cluster
they belong to, in the South Malabar Gramine Bank. They borrow money from this
central financial pool for their personal needs, and they do not need
collateral.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
we asked them if they make things on their own in their free time, they said
that by the time they finished one order, another order comes, so they don’t
get to experiment, which also means that there is never a lull in activities
unlike in agriculture. Uravu makes sure that material is not wasted and the
waste that is not being used by one unit is taken to another unit where it can
be used. Since it is not producing in a large scale, even a little wastage can
be very damaging. In Urvara designs, a small bag shop, they initially made bags
completely of bamboo, but since it was not cost effective, they had to switch
to jute bags with portions made of bamboo. In Soubhagya cluster, they have a
weekly meeting on Saturdays called Kudumbasree, where they discuss the
products, their work, finances and family issues. In Unarvu, where the artisans
made ornaments, the designs painted on the bead’s surface were their own. They
took inspiration from magazines and television. This is a good idea as this
makes them artists as well as designers, giving them a sense of pride and a way
to channel their creative needs. They told us that they are proud that people
in the cities wear ornaments made by them. However, many of the designs are not
in tune with the contemporary market trends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Along
the long path leading to the Edakkal caves, there are markets lined up where
they sell refreshments, thus it has provided job opportunities to many people.
The entrance fee that is collected outside is used up in the maintenance.
However, in Soochipara waterfall, the aboriginal people have some claim over
the fee as they help in maintaining the area. When we went to the waterfall,
two guards stopped some people who were misbehaving with us, helped us cross
over the slippery rocks towards the waterfall and walked us back to our cars as
well. They had no such obligation to care, but they were very kind and clearly
took pride in their work. The waterfall was extremely beautiful, and making our
way to the back of the waterfall was a most eye opening experience for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
went to Kanavu, a school for the aboriginal people started by K J Baby in 1993.
Vista organisation had given them land. The school followed the gurukul system
and did not follow a regular syllabus. It gave stress to practical education,
and activities like dance, martial arts, music, films, etc. In 1996 however,
Vista stopped funding them, so they formed groups and started performing in
different places to earn money. There was a financial crisis and people got
married and moved away. Alcoholism is on the rise. They are not getting
government support as the school is not registered. Now they are trying to get
it registered with the government.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
our last day, we got to work with bamboo. I made a small table with three
crossing legs. I enjoyed pealing the skin and polishing the bamboo, obsessively
trying to achieve perfection. My idea was to design a furniture piece that was
simple and aesthetic. The artisans there sincerely helped us with no sign of
impatience, and I am thankful to them. After interacting with the aboriginal
community, I realized that they are not very different from us. The only major
difference seems to be in the economy. On our last day I saw the workers at the
Common Facilities Centre leave for the day. They did not seem very different
from the people in the towns. Part of it I think was because of the confidence
and self assured manner in which they carried themselves. Unlike the dull
clothes we imagine them to be in, they were all dressed in beautiful sarees,
carrying neat shoulder bags. I feel Uravu is doing a great job in empowering
these people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Suggestions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Wayanad Tribal Museum
did not catch my attention and I feel this can be improved. I am not sure if
improving on the presentation of the artefacts will attract tourists either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However, if the tribal museum was one part of a bigger museum
people might find it more intriguing. Then they might want to compare and
contrast the rest of the museum with the works of the aboriginals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also, the tribal museum could be a part of a larger
presentation of native work. Shops selling bamboo products that attract
tourists could be set up in the space around the museum. Here bamboo products
like glasses, ornaments and cake boxes which are cheap, utilitarian and have an
aesthetic value at the same time can be sold. Also there should be a guide who
speaks in English and more information should be given on each artefact if it’s
available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Uravu can look at the
potential of banana leaf products as well. Boxes, baskets, vases, etc. can be
made of banana fibre, and since banana trees grow abundantly in Wayanad, it can
fit in with Uravu’s overall scheme of using locally available natural resources
for community upliftment. It can also be combined with bamboo in the way bamboo
is combined with jute in Urvara designs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Vanuatu, a nation island next to Australia,
vegetables like potatoes are bagged in simple banana leaf bags made in a
criss-cross manner. Depending on the cost of producing such bags and their
effectiveness they can be either sold to other vegetable markets in substitute
to plastic and paper bags, or can be simply used to package Uravu products to
give it a sort of branding that projects its support for eco-friendly products.
Bags can also be made for direct sale in the market. Object Havoc Ltd, for
example, produces Banana Leaf Bags in which the leafs are laminated to fabric
for flexibility and strength, and it is designed to expand for shopping and
flatten to store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">People now days tend to
think of the aboriginal people as being primitive and alien from the rest of
the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in </span><span lang="EN-IN"><a href="http://www.kerelatourism.org/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">www.kerelatourism.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> which says that the aboriginal people are “physically
distinguishable with darker skin and stout built physique. They often live in
houses made of thatched roof, mud, bamboo and brick houses set in swampy
valleys and plateaus.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As designers we can change this view of the aboriginals
through blogs, exhibitions, even books etc. reciting our experiences. Also the
right kind of photos can make a lot of difference. As designers we should take
pictures that show the aboriginal people the way they really are. Merchandise
such as T-shirts can also promote a certain image of the indigenous people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order to get more ideas
for their product designs, Uravu should have students from design colleges come
in for around a week every year and have workshops with the artisans here. In
such a system knowledge would be imparted both ways. Uravu will not pay the
designers. Their payment will be in the form of the experience imparted or in
the form of accommodation provided during the short stay. This should happen
every year because market trends are changing fast. It does not mean that every
year a new set of products will be introduced, but it will give them time to
experiment with the new designs while the previous designs are still in the
market.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some questions left<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If Uravu gets hold of
sufficient finance, and it has achieved its objective of uplifting the
community, will it be willing to expand its markets on the scale of Fab India,
and other brands?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If Self Help Groups are
organised among the women in and around Kanavu, how much money will they be
able to collect in how much time? Can this be used in the form of finance for
the school? Will they then be able to continue the way they did, with the
ex-students becoming the teachers?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In Ujide,
Mangalore, there is an NGO called SELCO which has a program where in order to
get the students to attend school, they put solar panels on the school and give
small solar lanterns to the students. The students come to school and get the
lanterns charged for the evening. This kind of a system can be introduced here.
The payment for the equipment can be made over a time span of twenty years or
so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I believe that
the education system in Kanavu is a great one and can reduce the possibility of
alcoholism among children and result in good natured human beings who are
academically intelligent as well as morally and spiritually intelligent.</span><span lang="EN-IN"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">SRISHTI SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">WAYANAD</span></u></b><br />
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AMEESHI.GOENKA</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">My
interim course at Srishti needed me to go to Wayanad district which is on the
border of Karnataka and Kerala to understand the working of an NGO that deals
with bamboo craft, the aborigines residing there and the ecology of that
region.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">ITENERARY:</span></u></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">DAY 1-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">M.S. Swaminathan Foundation</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Uravu</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">1<sup>st</sup> micro industry</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">2<sup>nd</sup> micro industry</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Lunch at a home-stay</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Trek to see different species of
bamboo</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Temple</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Uravu bamboo nursery</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">DAY 2-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">1<sup>ST</sup> cluster (Neravu)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">2<sup>nd</sup> cluster (Unarvu)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">3<sup>rd</sup> cluster (Sneha)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">4<sup>th</sup> cluster (Soubhagya)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">DAY 3-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">DAY 4-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Trekking behind M.S. Swaminathan
Foundation</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">DAY 5-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">We went to Uravu, which is a legally constituted<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">non-governmental organization</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">NGO</span>) started by a group of people<span class="apple-converted-space"> in the year 1996</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">.<span style="background: white; color: black;"> Uravu seeks to achieve small scale
changes directly through projects, product orders and supporting self-help
groups. They mobilize financial resources, natural resources, other materials
and salaried personnel to create localized programs in the field. They apply to
the government and organizations for grants and contracts in order to raise
money for their projects. Uravu trains indigenous and other local men and women
in bamboo craft, and empowers them to work on their own or continue under them
after the training period. They are paid every month based on the number of
days they work. Uravu heads six clusters and renders support to several others.
These clusters are mainly <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">self-help
groups, like Sneha, Neravu and Soubhagya,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which are based in the Wayanad
district. Uravu is dependent on the government for funds and projects. Uravu
has a finance team, a designing team, marketing company and trained labourers.
The main aim of Uravu is employment generation. Uravu has its own bamboo
nursery and also has the permission to cut bamboo from different parts of
Wayanad in a sustainable manner and buy them from the Government at highly
subsidized rates. Uravu functions every day except Sundays and festival
holidays. To make a product they cut the bamboo, process it to prevent fungal
growth, dry it, cut them into required pieces and prepare reeds, then they make
the product, polish it, price them, package, and distribute them to various
places all over India according to the approved orders. To get a product made
by the clusters under them, they provide the processed bamboo, polish the end
products, price, package and then distribute them to different places. Uravu is
a trust itself and also has an Uravu marketing company linked to it to
facilitate market research and analysis, pricing, packaging, transportation and
sales. Uravu as a trust uses the subsidies provided by the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Government and as separate entity
(company) helps the Government with various projects, such as the promotion of
eco-tourism. Getting a live experience of working with bamboo in a bamboo
factory was amazing, a lot of work and tiring.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">An SHG is usually composed of 10–20 local women
that make small regular savings contributions over a few months until there is
enough capital in the group to begin lending. Funds may then be lent back to
the members or to others in the village for any purpose. The clusters under
Uravu receive orders and raw materials, capital goods, training and complete
support from Uravu in every matter whereas those that are not under Uravu may
or may not receive orders from them but can ask Uravu for assistance if
necessary. The women working in the clusters work for approximately 7 to 8
hours per day, six days a week. They get holidays for festivals and one paid
holiday for Onam. Two members from each cluster attend the exhibitions that are
held all year round in different parts of India. They are paid ₹120 to ₹180 per
day, depending on the product they produce and the quantity thereof, paid every
month counting the number of days they work. Each member is required to have
mandatory health insurance through the village panchayat. The women working in
these clusters do not take any work home. None of them throw away any waste
materials because what is waste for them may be useful to another cluster.
Children of every member of the cluster are educated till 12<sup>th</sup>
standard at least. Each cluster produces only one object at a time and believes
in division and specialization of labor. The members of the cluster usually
stay near their work place.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Neravu cluster started with 20 people but now
there are only 19 working women. They use reed bamboo and elephant bamboo to
make flower vases, candle stands, frames and lamp shades. As and when they
finish the production of one order they immediately process the next order.
They are liable to Uravu for everything. Every week each member deposits ₹50
into Malabar Gramin Bank.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Unarvu cluster was started by 18 people five
years ago but now has only 12 working laborers. The women left mainly due to
dust allergies. They were free to make their own designs and implement their
own ideas in making bamboo jewellry. They use elephant bamboo for that purpose,
which they buy in bulk every month with the money they deposit in the banks
every week. Even though they are not under Uravu directly, the polishing of
their ornaments is carried out by Uravu.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Sneha SHG was started by 15 people but 5 of them
left on account of marriage. They are not directly under Uravu but receive
orders and raw materials from them. They are also free to process orders from
third parties. They mainly make utensils and photo frames. Uravu performs the
polishing of their products.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Soubhagya cluster has about 15 members working on
various objects like trays, spice boxes, bottles, wall hangings and pencil
stands. Each member deposits ₹20 every week into the Malabar Gramin Bank. It is
mandatory for them. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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EDAKKAL CAVE</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">The Soochipara waterfall, tribal museum, and
Edakkal cave in Wayanad were amazing, however the surrounding areas could have
been maintained better. At the waterfall, we had to pay an entry fee and
digital cameras were prohibited. People were allowed to bathe in it and there
was an old security guard helping everyone. Though some of the local people
were helpful they didn’t appear that way. There was only one man made sitting
area. For some reason the trees had really smooth trunks. We were there to understand
the biodiversity of the region. We had to buy an entry ticket for Edakkal cave,
pay separately for the digital cameras and we had to pay for a sticker to stick
to our plastic water bottles which would be refunded on our way out since it
was a plastic free zone. It was a steep climb to the cave and we were not
permitted to take pictures from our cell phones. There were guards everywhere.
The cave is known for its rock-cut carvings from the Stone Age era. There was
one carving behind the stairs which was not open to public. The tribal museum
was located in the town and also required an entry ticket. It was a small
museum with ancient local artifacts and bamboo work.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">We were taken for a short trek on the hill behind
the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. A local scientist was our guide who
spoke only in Malayalam. The land belongs to the aborigines of that region.
They had to fight for their land but now it is legally theirs. Some of them do
not buy food from the markets, and instead dig and pluck them from the forest.
The forest is profuse with medicinal plants, different species of spiders and
lovely flowers, like the peacock flower, and pretty butterflies.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">We also visited an unregistered indigenous school
named Kanavu which was started by Joy Mon Baby located about 20 km from
Kalpetta. The school is run by the indigenous families. They follow the gurukul
system of education. The elders teach folk music, martial arts, history and
other subjects which are learned or practiced by children and teenagers. They
go for exchange programs all over India to learn pottery, weaving, agriculture,
etc. That land was bought by Vistar in 1993 for the Adivasis of that region for
cultural and educational purposes. Vistar used to provide for their exchange
programs and other expenses but stopped doing so in 1996. The aborigines bear
their own expenses now. They perform music and dance in troupes in order to
collect money. The children there start working at an early age and hence are
exposed to alcohol at that age. They also have rehabilitation center for the
indigenous that are addicted to alcohol in order to have a better future.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">ISSUES, REASONING AND
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">At the moment, Uravu is facing a shortage of
funds and skilled employees. Some of the women leave on account of marriage,
health reasons, family issues or they migration to the urban area. Given their
existing situation, they should first complete their pending projects and
orders, consider diversifying their product range, possibly invite educational
institutions for bamboo workshops and volunteer programs, provide better health
facilities by supplying work-suits and masks to their workers, and they could
have some women work from home, like painting on cut pieces of bamboo to make
jewellry or taking reeds from the main work place, bringing them home and
processing a small order. Uravu being an NGO should hold fundraisers in
different parts of India, in exhibitions or workshops. Bamboo craft and
furniture is the next big market after wooden craft and furniture and their
main target should be the general public. They need to get recognition by
making their products more appealing as per the latest fashion, giving them to
stores as consignments or in common exhibitions and melas, and having
interactive sessions with the people. They need to spread the word about the
usefulness of bamboo, the history of bamboo craft and its future market. Since
bamboo is a highly versatile material they should come up with innovative
ideas. The experts should do some research and see if bamboo and technology can
be linked and, for starters, they should make bamboo toys and game items. If
bamboo can be linked with technology it would take the whole industry to a
different level. Uravu should consider becoming a brand name and expanding
beyond Wayanad so as to reach people with higher income level to increase their
profits. They could cut down on their packaging expenses by hiring a kabadiwala
and getting paper from houses at the cheapest rate possible and recycling that
paper. Uravu should allow its artisans to design and make their own products
once in a while so that they take pride in what they create. If they receive
appreciation then they would feel more confident about their work. After
getting a hands-on experience of working with bamboo my idea of thinking of the
bamboo products to be over-priced has completely changed.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">The waterfall did not have enough security guards
and lacked restrooms. Considering that they have space and could offer more
employment, they should make pay and use toilets near the waterfall and some
changing rooms. They must have more than a single security guard for safety
reasons as there are several unsavoury individuals attempting to swim there.
The heritage museum requires English speaking guide, and is not as appealing as
it can be. By increasing their entry ticket by ₹2 to ₹4 they could arrange for
an English speaking guide or train a local to converse in English. They could
have a souvenir store to make it more profitable. They could also make it more
appealing by improving their lighting system or having interactive sessions.
The hidden carving in the Edakkal cave should be allowed for public viewing. If
the concern is of someone damaging it then they should build an enclosure
around it or allow only one person at a time to view it. The profit margins of
these places are quite low, and may be improved by increasing the ticket
prices. Also, the tickets themselves may be made more attractive, so as to
double as a keepsake for tourists. This would also help in the word-of-mouth
promotion of these places.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">The trek in the natural forest surrounding was
fun. Since the forest is abundant with flora and fauna, and the land belongs to
the aborigines. They have extensive knowledge of the medicinal properties of
the local flora, which they could use to make the natural medicines for
themselves and sell the excess in the market, thereby increasing the level of
income. However, they should practice sustainable cultivation of these plants
in order to ensure future availability</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">It was nice to see the rubber, tea and coffee
plantations and acres of paddy fields that we walked across. Pepper, there, is
a commercial spice and honey is also sold in large quantities. Banana is an
important part of the diet of people in Kerela and hence there were huge banana
plantations too. Eucalyptus and lemon grass are also available in plenty and
well commercialized.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">KANAVU</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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learn, acquiring teachers and raising funds. Since they are already performing
in troupes locally, they could expand that by going to neighbouring towns and
getting recognition. If they were registered and open to foreign companies for
grants they could approach an MNC for donations (such as KFC, which adds ₹5 to
each bill as a donation to a charitable foundation). The elders of the society
should take more serious initiatives towards the school’s growth by holding
cultural fests and motivating their students to learn, dream big and follow
their dreams. They could attract more children by providing better facilities
and making them do more innovative and creative things. </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">SRISHTI SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">FST 101</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><u>INTERIM COURSE</u></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">WAYANAD</span></u></b><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">WRITTEN BY-</span><br />
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AMEESHI.GOENKA</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">My
interim course at Srishti needed me to go to Wayanad district which is on the
border of Karnataka and Kerala to understand the working of an NGO that deals
with bamboo craft, the aborigines residing there and the ecology of that
region.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ITENERARY:</span></u></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">DAY 1-</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">M.S. Swaminathan Foundation</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Uravu</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> micro industry</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> micro industry</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Lunch at a home-stay</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Trek to see different species of
bamboo</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Uravu bamboo nursery</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1<sup>ST</sup> cluster (Neravu)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> cluster (Unarvu)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">URAVU</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">We went to Uravu, which is a legally constituted<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">non-governmental organization</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">NGO</span>) started by a group of people<span class="apple-converted-space"> in the year 1996</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">.<span style="background: white; color: black;"> Uravu seeks to achieve small scale
changes directly through projects, product orders and supporting self-help
groups. They mobilize financial resources, natural resources, other materials
and salaried personnel to create localized programs in the field. They apply to
the government and organizations for grants and contracts in order to raise
money for their projects. Uravu trains indigenous and other local men and women
in bamboo craft, and empowers them to work on their own or continue under them
after the training period. They are paid every month based on the number of
days they work. Uravu heads six clusters and renders support to several others.
These clusters are mainly <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">self-help
groups, like Sneha, Neravu and Soubhagya,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which are based in the Wayanad
district. Uravu is dependent on the government for funds and projects. Uravu
has a finance team, a designing team, marketing company and trained labourers.
The main aim of Uravu is employment generation. Uravu has its own bamboo
nursery and also has the permission to cut bamboo from different parts of
Wayanad in a sustainable manner and buy them from the Government at highly
subsidized rates. Uravu functions every day except Sundays and festival
holidays. To make a product they cut the bamboo, process it to prevent fungal
growth, dry it, cut them into required pieces and prepare reeds, then they make
the product, polish it, price them, package, and distribute them to various
places all over India according to the approved orders. To get a product made
by the clusters under them, they provide the processed bamboo, polish the end
products, price, package and then distribute them to different places. Uravu is
a trust itself and also has an Uravu marketing company linked to it to
facilitate market research and analysis, pricing, packaging, transportation and
sales. Uravu as a trust uses the subsidies provided by the </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Government and as separate entity
(company) helps the Government with various projects, such as the promotion of
eco-tourism. Getting a live experience of working with bamboo in a bamboo
factory was amazing, a lot of work and tiring.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">CLUSTERS (SHG)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">An SHG is usually composed of 10–20 local women
that make small regular savings contributions over a few months until there is
enough capital in the group to begin lending. Funds may then be lent back to
the members or to others in the village for any purpose. The clusters under
Uravu receive orders and raw materials, capital goods, training and complete
support from Uravu in every matter whereas those that are not under Uravu may
or may not receive orders from them but can ask Uravu for assistance if
necessary. The women working in the clusters work for approximately 7 to 8
hours per day, six days a week. They get holidays for festivals and one paid
holiday for Onam. Two members from each cluster attend the exhibitions that are
held all year round in different parts of India. They are paid ₹120 to ₹180 per
day, depending on the product they produce and the quantity thereof, paid every
month counting the number of days they work. Each member is required to have
mandatory health insurance through the village panchayat. The women working in
these clusters do not take any work home. None of them throw away any waste
materials because what is waste for them may be useful to another cluster.
Children of every member of the cluster are educated till 12<sup>th</sup>
standard at least. Each cluster produces only one object at a time and believes
in division and specialization of labor. The members of the cluster usually
stay near their work place.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Neravu cluster started with 20 people but now
there are only 19 working women. They use reed bamboo and elephant bamboo to
make flower vases, candle stands, frames and lamp shades. As and when they
finish the production of one order they immediately process the next order.
They are liable to Uravu for everything. Every week each member deposits ₹50
into Malabar Gramin Bank.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Unarvu cluster was started by 18 people five
years ago but now has only 12 working laborers. The women left mainly due to
dust allergies. They were free to make their own designs and implement their
own ideas in making bamboo jewellry. They use elephant bamboo for that purpose,
which they buy in bulk every month with the money they deposit in the banks
every week. Even though they are not under Uravu directly, the polishing of
their ornaments is carried out by Uravu.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Sneha SHG was started by 15 people but 5 of them
left on account of marriage. They are not directly under Uravu but receive
orders and raw materials from them. They are also free to process orders from
third parties. They mainly make utensils and photo frames. Uravu performs the
polishing of their products.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Soubhagya cluster has about 15 members working on
various objects like trays, spice boxes, bottles, wall hangings and pencil
stands. Each member deposits ₹20 every week into the Malabar Gramin Bank. It is
mandatory for them. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">The Soochipara waterfall, tribal museum, and
Edakkal cave in Wayanad were amazing, however the surrounding areas could have
been maintained better. At the waterfall, we had to pay an entry fee and
digital cameras were prohibited. People were allowed to bathe in it and there
was an old security guard helping everyone. Though some of the local people
were helpful they didn’t appear that way. There was only one man made sitting
area. For some reason the trees had really smooth trunks. We were there to understand
the biodiversity of the region. We had to buy an entry ticket for Edakkal cave,
pay separately for the digital cameras and we had to pay for a sticker to stick
to our plastic water bottles which would be refunded on our way out since it
was a plastic free zone. It was a steep climb to the cave and we were not
permitted to take pictures from our cell phones. There were guards everywhere.
The cave is known for its rock-cut carvings from the Stone Age era. There was
one carving behind the stairs which was not open to public. The tribal museum
was located in the town and also required an entry ticket. It was a small
museum with ancient local artifacts and bamboo work.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">We were taken for a short trek on the hill behind
the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. A local scientist was our guide who
spoke only in Malayalam. The land belongs to the aborigines of that region.
They had to fight for their land but now it is legally theirs. Some of them do
not buy food from the markets, and instead dig and pluck them from the forest.
The forest is profuse with medicinal plants, different species of spiders and
lovely flowers, like the peacock flower, and pretty butterflies.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">We also visited an unregistered indigenous school
named Kanavu which was started by Joy Mon Baby located about 20 km from
Kalpetta. The school is run by the indigenous families. They follow the gurukul
system of education. The elders teach folk music, martial arts, history and
other subjects which are learned or practiced by children and teenagers. They
go for exchange programs all over India to learn pottery, weaving, agriculture,
etc. That land was bought by Vistar in 1993 for the Adivasis of that region for
cultural and educational purposes. Vistar used to provide for their exchange
programs and other expenses but stopped doing so in 1996. The aborigines bear
their own expenses now. They perform music and dance in troupes in order to
collect money. The children there start working at an early age and hence are
exposed to alcohol at that age. They also have rehabilitation center for the
indigenous that are addicted to alcohol in order to have a better future.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">At the moment, Uravu is facing a shortage of
funds and skilled employees. Some of the women leave on account of marriage,
health reasons, family issues or they migration to the urban area. Given their
existing situation, they should first complete their pending projects and
orders, consider diversifying their product range, possibly invite educational
institutions for bamboo workshops and volunteer programs, provide better health
facilities by supplying work-suits and masks to their workers, and they could
have some women work from home, like painting on cut pieces of bamboo to make
jewellry or taking reeds from the main work place, bringing them home and
processing a small order. Uravu being an NGO should hold fundraisers in
different parts of India, in exhibitions or workshops. Bamboo craft and
furniture is the next big market after wooden craft and furniture and their
main target should be the general public. They need to get recognition by
making their products more appealing as per the latest fashion, giving them to
stores as consignments or in common exhibitions and melas, and having
interactive sessions with the people. They need to spread the word about the
usefulness of bamboo, the history of bamboo craft and its future market. Since
bamboo is a highly versatile material they should come up with innovative
ideas. The experts should do some research and see if bamboo and technology can
be linked and, for starters, they should make bamboo toys and game items. If
bamboo can be linked with technology it would take the whole industry to a
different level. Uravu should consider becoming a brand name and expanding
beyond Wayanad so as to reach people with higher income level to increase their
profits. They could cut down on their packaging expenses by hiring a kabadiwala
and getting paper from houses at the cheapest rate possible and recycling that
paper. Uravu should allow its artisans to design and make their own products
once in a while so that they take pride in what they create. If they receive
appreciation then they would feel more confident about their work. After
getting a hands-on experience of working with bamboo my idea of thinking of the
bamboo products to be over-priced has completely changed.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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EDAKKAL CAVE</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">The waterfall did not have enough security guards
and lacked restrooms. Considering that they have space and could offer more
employment, they should make pay and use toilets near the waterfall and some
changing rooms. They must have more than a single security guard for safety
reasons as there are several unsavoury individuals attempting to swim there.
The heritage museum requires English speaking guide, and is not as appealing as
it can be. By increasing their entry ticket by ₹2 to ₹4 they could arrange for
an English speaking guide or train a local to converse in English. They could
have a souvenir store to make it more profitable. They could also make it more
appealing by improving their lighting system or having interactive sessions.
The hidden carving in the Edakkal cave should be allowed for public viewing. If
the concern is of someone damaging it then they should build an enclosure
around it or allow only one person at a time to view it. The profit margins of
these places are quite low, and may be improved by increasing the ticket
prices. Also, the tickets themselves may be made more attractive, so as to
double as a keepsake for tourists. This would also help in the word-of-mouth
promotion of these places.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">TREKKING</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">The trek in the natural forest surrounding was
fun. Since the forest is abundant with flora and fauna, and the land belongs to
the aborigines. They have extensive knowledge of the medicinal properties of
the local flora, which they could use to make the natural medicines for
themselves and sell the excess in the market, thereby increasing the level of
income. However, they should practice sustainable cultivation of these plants
in order to ensure future availability</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">It was nice to see the rubber, tea and coffee
plantations and acres of paddy fields that we walked across. Pepper, there, is
a commercial spice and honey is also sold in large quantities. Banana is an
important part of the diet of people in Kerela and hence there were huge banana
plantations too. Eucalyptus and lemon grass are also available in plenty and
well commercialized.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">KANAVU</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Kanavu faces problems with getting students to
learn, acquiring teachers and raising funds. Since they are already performing
in troupes locally, they could expand that by going to neighbouring towns and
getting recognition. If they were registered and open to foreign companies for
grants they could approach an MNC for donations (such as KFC, which adds ₹5 to
each bill as a donation to a charitable foundation). The elders of the society
should take more serious initiatives towards the school’s growth by holding
cultural fests and motivating their students to learn, dream big and follow
their dreams. They could attract more children by providing better facilities
and making them do more innovative and creative things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Written by : Kaushika Nair </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our first field trip from
Srishti lead off on 15<sup>th</sup> November 2012. Excited to travel to a hill
station like Wayanad added to our anticipation. Known as the land of paddy
fields, Wayanad is one of the most beautiful hill stations of India. Known for
its lovely mist clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant
forests and rich cultural traditions, Wayanad is also home to some of the
oldest known tribes in South India. We were 15 people including 2 facilitators
and by the end of the 5-day course, I’m certain we all made the most of it. The
trip has inspired me on my general approach to a new place or community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started off from Bangalore on 15th at night
by Kallada travels. By 6am, on 16th, we reached Kalpetta from where we took a
local bus to go to M.S Swaminathan research foundation. After being served with
breakfast, we all were taken to Uravu in Thrikkaipetta. It was around 15 kms
from there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">URAVU is a non-government
organization working with people, governments and businesses to implement
programs for sustainable employment and income generation in rural areas. We
were taken around and shown how the NGO works broadly. We were also shown the
different processes involved in the production of any handicraft, sculpture,
weaving etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the entire bamboo products they make,
they utilize the raw bamboo from the locality because of its abundance and
economic efficiency due to its close proximity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On the second day we went to
different clusters and interacted and learnt their ways of lives and work. (sneha,
niravu, unarvu and soubhagya) There were around 16 SHGs spread all around the
community.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On
an average they earn about 150/- a day for the labor and it was thus, of no
wonder that the workers were all women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For a simple photo frame it was costing about 800/-in any store like fab
India, with our prior knowledge when we went there the previous week. It
definitely needs to be questioned on the paucity of salary these women attain.<b>
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</b>The rate of women dropouts from the initial count is also
questionable. They claim the reason to be due to women being married off and
some due to allergies caused from the bamboo dust. The commoners need to be
aware of the benefits of joining SHGs and how the thrift system and ‘kudumbashrees’
can help uplift their finance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The third day we were on a leisure/study trip
to Edakkal caves, Wayanad heritage museum and Soojipara waterfalls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Edakkal caves located 27 kms from Kalpetta, showed
us pictorial engravings of the pre-Harappan age. These
carvings are certainly noteworthy for their rarity alone as there are very few
places in India at which prehistoric drawings in stone have been found. It is
not only their rarity, however, that makes the Edakkal carvings so important,
but their quality and quantity which is also quite remarkable. As far as we can
tell, they were probably created during the Neolithic period of the Late Stone
Age and date from about 1000BC. In addition to the pictorial carvings, five
ancient inscriptions have been identified of which two have been deciphered.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is depressing to see how
people have ruined the caves in some places trying to draw and engrave
themselves. From the sight, I believe its imperative to preserve our history
and that the least the officials could do is to get a glass covering for the
entire surface of the caves, a railing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or
something similar.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After lunch, we were then
headed to the Wayanad heritage museum in Ambalavayal. It has one of Kerala's
largest collections of the remnants of an era dating back to the 2nd century
A.D. At
the museum we could see articles as varied as clay sculptures, ancient hunting
equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though, I hate to admit;
History was never boring to this extent until we visited this place. The
articles and weapons displayed is sure to draw anyone’s
fascination but in vain. The descriptions written in a piece of paper were all
partially faded and hardly legible. The walls had cracked and so were the glass
cases in which the articles preserved. It didn’t
draw any attention due to its lack of information provision and dull
atmosphere. Perhaps rebuilding their children’s
park, addition of a couple of cafes and eateries, proper interactive
information could help attract more people. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After wards, the place we were all most looking forward to –
Sooji para waterfalls. The scenic beauty of this cool place left us
in boundless joy. We were ready to jump in the cold waters any moment. After we
made merry at the falls and were set to go (closing time: 5pm), I found it
quite requisite that they had a proper washroom for better use of the
surrounding. The local guards and people took pride in taking care of the place
and it seems they worship it as their goddess and hence to sustain it in the
coming years, it should have clean restrooms constructed and maintained. This
could in return increase the ecotourism rate and hence enhance the tourism
economy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The fourth day we went trekking
to ‘manikunnu’ in
the morning. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We found numerous varieties of medicinal plants in the forest
area that can be of profound use. Getting the aboriginal community well versed
in the same field can help in the emergence of a new business opportunity. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By afternoon, we went to an aboriginal school named as ‘kanavu’, in
Cheengode. Set up by writer, activist KJ Baby, it follows the gurukul system
and aims mainly at the indigenous children. The unconventional
teaching methods include training in traditional performances and music, as
well as martial arts (Kalarippayattu) training.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The method of teaching in ‘Kanavu’
was very much alike Srishti. But the school doesn’t
run gainfully and doesn’t have enough no: of
students. The reasons might be due to the lack of facilities, academics and
because they are not government recognized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The last and final day we
got to spend completely in uravu. We were given an opportunity to make a bamboo
product from scratch. Divided into three groups: handicrafts, weaving and
sculpting, we came up with shoe stand, key holders, masks, dart gun, lampshade
etc. Shailaja chechi (sister in malayalam), was helping us with our lamp shade. With sheer hands on work, we got to learn a lot throughout. The dedication they showed on a prototype we were making was something I admired and would certainly try to build in myself. The ease of working with bamboo by these <i>chechis, </i>left us with jaw drops and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> wide grins of embarrassment. Having worked on something so serious made us feel like professionals already!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By evening, we were back to our dorms and it was time we left Uravu.</span><br />
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through many ways. There can be ad campaigns and the current handicraft designs
can be improvised on and sold under the name of a famous shop (like fab India)
initially until it becomes a sort after product.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> These people represent their
clusters and go once in a while for bamboo festivals and exhibition around the
country but still it has to be more widespread business. There has to be more
ways of transportation and storage in other cities (starting form all
metropolitan cities). Might as well try having mobile shops travelling around
the country during the peak times. (Similar to musical bands performing around
the world spreading image and getting fame).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Uravu is definitely a
wonderful experience and I’m certain that anyone who has a wide range of
interests would sure have something to look upon. Ranging from spices, coffee,
tea, bamboo products, honey and herbal plants to history, waterfalls, earth
dam, lakes, hills and forests. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Foundation students of srishti school of art design
and technology, context 2 went for a 5 days trip to kelpetta in wayanad
district of kerala. The basic objective was to get familiar with the working of
a NGO and basically get familiar with the communities living there.</span><span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
overview<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bamboo plantations<br />
bamboo nursery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nov day 2<br />
neravu<br />
unarvu<br />
sneha<br />
saubhagaya<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nov day 3<br />
edakkal cave<br />
museum<br />
waterfall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nov day 4<br />
biodiversity terk<br />
kannavu school<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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day 5<br />
hands on bamboo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">uravu is a place
situated in wayand district of kerala, a place with huge coffee and tea
plantations but not coming up with a bamboo industry too. Surrounded by foggy
hills on all sides and coconut trees further adding up to its beauty this place
is recently gaining attention by many tourists. Place is a little backward and
lacking a feel of a city, broken roads, no hotels and language barrier are the
things people might suffer with.</span><span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Reaching
kelpetta on the morning of 6 nov at around 5:30am, headed toward M.S.
swaminathan research foundation. After resting for couple of hours, left for a
NGO called Uravu. Uravu is a NGO started in 1996 by group of people who were
searching for alternate way of living, this NGO is located at wayanad district
of kerala the reason behind choosing wayanad as their head office is that this
place is very backward, there is a decline in small scale commodity production,
there is poverty, unemployment and unrest among rural. So the concept behind
setting up a bamboo industry is for the well-being of rural, particularly women
and adivasis and also because of the easy access to the natural resources.
Their goals are ensuring access to natural resources, knowledge, technology,
market and marketing. Their main objective was to improve the socio economic
status of women. The reason behind choosing bamboo is that bamboo grows
rapidly, they grows 3 times faster than the eucalyptus, reaches their full length
in 60-120days, can be used as a substitute of wood and the bamboo shoots
provide food security. Benefits of cultivating bamboo are they prevent soil
erosion. So the annual turnover of the uravu is about 62lakhs. The wayanad has
18 bamboo clusters working and 6 of them are working under uravu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">After that
we went to 4 clusters namely NERAVU, UNRAVU, SNEHA and SAUBHAGAYA. They all are
started around 4-5 years back, initially around 15- 20 people in each but as
the years rolled by few left because some got married and some shifted their
hoses. But the clusters drastically changed the lives of their employees the
families are now getting sufficient income as these cluster mainly employee
women. Now women need not to depend on men for their needs, they are
independent now. They collect some amount of money weekly/monthly and deposit
it in a bank called south Malabar gramin bank, this money they use it to get
small small loans and for their personal use. They are paid monthly but the
wages are fixed for a day, they don’t get paid leaves except for onam. They usually
get orders from urauv and according to that they work, if the order is of a new
prodeuct then they all have to undergo week long training before working on the
order. All the employees are educated till 12<sup>th</sup> std and now their
children are perusing higher education, but none of their children are
interested in bamboo industry. After they get home none of them carry any sort
of work to their home they like spending the evening hours with their families.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">After that
we went to eddakkal caves trekking for few kms we reached eddakkal caves, those
caves were estimated to be around 60000 years old they have cave painting on
the rocks, those caves paintings depict a sort of story if u look at them
carefully. These caves are the proof of the existence of many tribes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">After the
caves we went to museum where there were sculptures from main regions of Kerala
most of them were sculptures carved out on granite stones and picked from
roadside, main subject of the sculptures were related to Hindu mythology, gods
and goddess were shown in different form. After museum our next stop was
waterfall, that waterfall attract many tourists and even locals, firstly
because of the scenic beauty and secondly may people goes there for a bath,
that waterfall was of religious importance to many tribal there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Moving on
to next day we went for a trek in the mountains via forest that forest is under
the locals there and there are grown many kinds of medicinal plants there,
which are used by the tribal to cure many sort of diseases, that forest not
only provides a habitat to flora but also to fauna, other than medicinal plant
and medicinally useful plant many species of <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Insects,
Birds and animals can be found there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">KANAVU, a
school run by the tribal, it started in 1998 by K.J.BABY, a social reformer,
reformer and a theatre. They raised the issues of the tribal community, make
students learn and understands practically then theoretically, for example
first they focussed on the history on wayanad and then they went to different
places in India to explore their history. But the main problem they are facing right
now is the lack of funds this is because the school is not recognised by the
government of India and it’s not registered. Due to this they are not getting
enough funds to run the school, earlier they used to go in small groups and
used to perform and collect money but gradually some people left and they
started suffering financial crisis. The problem getting it registered under the
government is they have to follow their syllabus, and this school runs on
entirely different way of teaching but now they are planning to get is
registered because they want to further grow this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">ISSUES
AND SOLUTIONS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Talking
about the uravu group the problem I felt is with marketing their products, they
are making product putting in hard work but the thing is that they need to make
it popular among the people, unlike other NGO working in craft and textile
sector for eg anokhi and fabindia , they are very well known by the folks, they
need a proper branding method.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Or
they could instead of distributing the things acoordind to the the orders they
could start selling them under their name or could sell them to other popular
barnds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Instead
of employing only women in the clusters, they could also employ men they will
reduce their work load, it will also add on to extra income to their house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">For
the issue of people leaving the cluster at a fast rate, the reason behind is because
they are getting married, but even if they are getting married they can
continue working in there if they are not shifting their houses to a very far
place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">There
is no issue about the plantation of bamboo thing but there was one thing which
moved me strongly that, even if the land is under the uravu and they deal only
with bamboo products but they are not exploiting any natural resources there
they are taking care of both the flora and fauna of that area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">The
cave are of the stone age period, despite being ancient still they are in a good
state, that is a good thing, but there
are people who don’t respect the heritages of their own country and purposely
tries to destroy them by scribbling their names, littering around them and by
spitting, though the caves were in a proper state but then also they should be
taken care of, the people who are not interested in viewing them they should
not be allowed inside them, only those who have keen interest in them should be
permitted, also there should be guides there to explain the painting there so
that we could relate them and remember them, the caves should be made a bit
more interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Also
the thing at the entry where are tickets are bought, they put sticker on the
plastic water bottle and take some money, if you after visiting the caves
return that sticker back then you will get your money back, in this way they
are protecting that nature trek from the plastic bottle littering, in a way
making it a plastic free zone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Museum
on the other hand is having a good collection of craved stones, sculptures,
rocks, weapons and idols, but the information provided there was very
insufficient, even the guide was talking in Malayalam and that was creating a
language barrier which in turn made us disinterested, a need of good English
speaking guides are mandatory there or audio guides will also work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">Everything
was pretty good and decent no issue, also the good thing that to minimise
plastic littering they take out your water bottles. This thing has moved me a
lot and I think this should be implemented all over India<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Hobo Std","sans-serif";">The
main problem they are facing right now is insufficient funds, so because of
this they are not able to take this school on a higher level. There is no
solution to this problem until and unless they get it recognised by the
government or they get funds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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