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One District One Idea (ODOI) Innovation Cluster Program

Principal Investigator: Dr. Biju C.V. Co-PIs: Mr. Jinesh K.J Funding Agency: Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC) Total Fund Sanctioned : Rs. 4,57,000 The Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council, (K-DISC) is a strategic think-tank and advisory body constituted by the Government of Kerala. In order to utilize the potential of Engineering Colleges in Kerala, KDISC introduced a programme called "One District One Idea" (ODOI) for the innovation of MSME clusters in the State. Under the scheme, Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy has been identified as the mentor institution to rejuvenate the Handloom clusters in the Kuthampally area. The main objective of the project is to develop an action plan for the enhancement of productivity of the existing handloom units registered in the Kondazhy, Kuthampally, Eravathody and Thiruvilwamala Societies. More than 1000 units are registered under these four societies. Redefining the manufacturing process, intr