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A. Name : Mukesh R. Lutade

C. Institution : Magan Sangrahalaya Samiti, Wardha

Dyeing & Printing with Natural Dyes from the Centre for Documentation, Research & Training on Natural Dyes, Gandhigram Trust Gandhigram, Dindigul Dist., Tamilnadu. 2001-2002

Training:

Natural Dyeing on Jute, silk and cotton from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

Indigo Natural Fermentation technique form (NIRD), Dastakar Andhra, Hyderabad.

Quality improvement of Khadi fabric from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization, Wardha (KVIC & IIT, collaborative project Delhi).

Expert in:

1. Natural Dyeing

2. Screen Printing

3. Vigitable printing

Techniques Develop:

· Developed Kasim line technique on Khadi

· Developed new dye from Magnifera indica (Mango), Semicarpus anacardium (Marking nut), Azadericta indica (Neem), Terminalia bellerica (Behda), Terminalia Catapa (Jangli Badam), Antigonon leptopus(Coral Vine)

· Developed Natural Colour for Wall Painting, Screen Printing & Handmade

Paper

· Developed Neutral soap for Khadi fabric

· Developed Natural textile softener

· Developed discharge printing on Khadi fabric

· Developed Fresh leaf printing technique using natural dyes

F. Awards

1. Paryavaran Krutadnyata Puraskar awarded by Honorable Mr.Babanrao Pachpute, Minister of Forest & Environment, Maharashtra state (27/10/2005)

2. Social Worker Award by Kumbalkar College of Social Work, Wardha (11/9/2007)

Articles about my work are published in the followings daily news papers:

1. Interview CNBC Business News channel

2. Times of India – Colours from organic dyes in Gandhi-land (June 5, 2008)

3. Sakal - Khadi dyed in Natural Color( Marathi) (Dec 29, 2007)

4. Lokmat – Natural dyed Wardha Khadi in Italy and American market (Marathi) (Sept 20, 2005)

5. Tarun Bharat – A new life to Khadi ( Marathi)(Dec 14, 2005)

How many years has he been working in rural areas? : 10 years

Work Experience :

Production Assistant, Handmade Paper conversion and screen printing unit, Centre of Science of Villages, Dattapur, Wardha, (M.S) (2 years).

Presently working as project coordinator, Dyeing & Printing Unit, Khadi & Rural Industries Research Wing, Magan Sangrahalaya Samiti, Wardha, (M.S.) (8Years)

Coordinated the following Projects:

Study of Heliyanthus Anus, Cesalpinea palchelima (Peacock flower), Magnifera indica (Mango), Butea Monosperma (Flame of the forest), Semicarpus anacardium (Marking nut), and its scientific conversion as natural dye material sponsored by Gandhi Gram Trust, Tamil Nadu.

Low cost Natural dyes from indigenous forest produce sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi

Consultancy :

Consultant to Weaving the Weaver, Italy

Consultant to Annie Francis, Chennai, TN

Consultant to Women’s Weave, Maheshwar, M.P.

Consultant to yuti textile Malegoan , M.S.

Participation:

International Symposium – Workshop on Natural Dye, Hyderabad organized by UNESCO, (November 5 to 12, 2006)

World social Forum, Mumbai (2003)

Social Activities :

Organized and conducted following programs

Science popularization, Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha and Lokshala Abhiyan led by NCST, DST, New Delhi.

Anti-Superstition campaign in 40 villages led by Andha Shradha Nirmulan Samiti, Wardha.

Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 10 villages led by Sarvoday Leader - Shri Thakurdas Bang,Sarva Seva Sangh, sewagram.

Participated National Integration Friendship Camp at Anadpur sahib, Punjab; Chenni, TN; Shillong, Meghalaya, Ajmer , Rajasthan: and Delhi organized by SN Subbarao, National Youth Project, New Delhi

Participated in Janadesh organized by Ekta Parishad, P.Rajgopalan

Conducted AID awareness campaign in 40 Villages

Conducted Snake Awareness programs in villages of Wardha and Chandrapur districts of Vidarbha region.

Cycle Yatra in 40 villages of Wardha District covering social subjects like National Integrity, Sanitation, Health, Anti-Dowry and Anti-Superstition.

Formed youth cultural group, ‘Yuva Sanstriti Manch’ to generate awareness on society related problems.

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