Saksham – Capacity Building Program for Up - gradation of Knowledge and Skill of Indian Artisans for Make in India

Abstract

In India traditionally there are 12 artisans which are integral part of village or town. Author discussed the status of experience Artisan and need of capacity building. A program title as Saksham is designed for the Capacity Building of the Experience Artisans. Term Saksham means Competent amongst all to do the task, Efficient to do the task in time, Equal to the best one and Capable to give the desired output with quality. Saksham will make them to understand science & engineering behind their trade so that they will be competent to do the task in a better way. The common and detail syllabus and training module for plumber and ETP and WTP operator are given. Potential of the learned and experienced corporate members of The Institution of Engineers (India) will be used for “Saksham” program. It is an opportunity to transfer knowledge and experience to artisan to make them capable to ”Make in India” dream a reality.