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L-RAMP Innovation: The Impact
The funding, mentoring and incubation we provide innovators is aimed at benefiting the rural poor. Here is a small sample of the impact some of our innovations have had:
- InnovationDescriptionROPE is a model that provides global customers access to rural artisans who manufacture diverse products. ROPE's village production centers manufacture these products according to customers' requirements and ROPE ensures product quality and timely delivery. Customers choose ROPE products for social impact, lowest cost, uniqueness of designs and materials, superior quality and environmental impact.Impact
- 6 centers established to cover 7 villages
- 200 artisans have been trained, out of which 80% are women
- 110 artisans have gained employement
- Income opportunity per artisan: Rs. 1500 to 3000 per month
- Sustainable turnover: Rs. 7,50,000/-. (established within 5 months of operation)
Innovator(s)N.N. Shreejith - InnovationDescriptionA pesticide-fertiliser formulation that combines the pesticidal properties of neem with potassium compounds, to reduce the intake of inorganic fertilisers and improve soil qualityImpact
- 25 MT sold in 2007- 2008
- Over 100 farmers benefited
- Up to 50% saved on input costs say farmers
Innovator(s)P. Augustine - InnovationDescriptionA machine to make low cost sanitary napkins at the village level.Impact
- 20 units were sold in 2007-2008
- Over 30,000 women were helped by the innovation
- Employment was generated for 36 self-help groups
Innovator(s)Muruganantham - InnovationDescriptionAn innovative Business Process Outsourcing model, where urban consumers outsource back-end support work (like processing cheques for a bank) to rural centresImpact
- 6 centres have been opened for handling various kinds of work to clients
- Employment has been generated 80 rural youth
Innovator(s)Saloni