Shilpalaya

A Craft Cluster Workspace

Using solar energy
Energy efficient structural design
Low cost materials
Low maintenance
Provision for Wet area or Underground storage space
Step profile partition for exhibits, visibility and interaction
Follows the Gandhian ideal of identifying and using resources from within 5 kms of the space (the materials will change from region to region with the availability of resources).
Total output required :
80w *12 = 960 watts/hr if plant works for 8 hours 960*8 = 7680w
Usage
8w * 2*4 =64 watts/hour if used for 8 hours 64*8 = 512w
Potters wheel
375w*4*4 if wheel runs continuously for 4 hours = 6512w
Other appliances 60 * 4 =240 if all appliance run for 4 hours 960w
Total power required = 7472w
Total power produced = 7680w
Investment Required (design option I)
Cost of each unit = Rs. 2.1 lac
(Building = Rs. 1.8 lacs, Solar Panels = Rs. 0.3 lacs, after subsidy)
Total Cost of 3 Units = Rs. 6.3 lacs
Cost of Shop Unit = Rs. 1.7 lacs
Total cost of CLUSTER = Rs. 8 lacs
(can be fully covered under MSME Cluster Scheme limit of Rs. 10 lacs)

Reintroducing craft in a modern context maintaining its traditional values.
Linking the craft cluster village to mainstream industry/ tourism companies/ creating export demands/ brand labels etc.

Introducing new tools/techniques to the artisans for increased variety of produce