MUSLIN TIRTHA

It is an integrated activity centre where all the facilities will be available to develop muslin), where research and development on Muslin will be continuing, have been established by the Board in the following District Viz-

Muslin Tirtha of West Bengal KHadi & V.I Board have established in four districts i. e Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum and Malda for organize of skill development training, production and services with help of khadi societies/institutions under project muslin scheme in respect of spinning, weaving, designing, dyeing, pre-processing activities etc, as well as marketing promotion of khadi products for livelihood development of the artisans attached with the khadi societies

 
Modalities of "Muslin Tirtha"

A) Raw Material Bank
i) To procure Roving from Central Sliver Plant, KVIC(Hajipur & Trichur or any such plant) and to supply Cotton roving for Spinning 10(T-20(r & 300" Metric Count of Muslin Yarn to various Khadi Societies,

ii) To procure Suvin Cotton / Sliver from bonafide agencies / plant and to supply Suvin Cotton / Sliver for Spinning 400S-500S Metric Count of Muslin Yarn to various Khadi Societies.

Mode of operation of Raw Material Bank
i) Khadi Societies have to place indent for Raw Material to District Officer along with the Demand Draft drawn in favour of "West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board". Rate of materials will be fixed up by H.Q.
ii) Raw Material will be issued by the District Officer to the Khadi Societies. 
iii) Stock Register is to be maintained by D.O. and Stock position indicating available Stock and further requirement is to be submitted monthly to H.Q.

B) Training Centre for Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing & Printing of Muslin Yarn & Fabric

Training Centre on Spinning for Muslin Yarn At Muslin Tirtha, Nadia, training will be imparted for spinning on high count of muslin yarn.
i) No. of 5 Spindle Charkha (Wooden Frame) - 10 Nos. (For Spinning, of 400s- 500s Metric) 

 At Muslin Tirtha, Birbhum. Training will be imparted for spinning on medium & high count of muslin yarn.
i) No. of 5 Spindle Charkha (Wooden Frame) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning of 400s-5 00s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)
ii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning 300s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)
iii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning 200s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)
iv) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning 100s-150s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)

Training Centre for Weaving & Designing at Nadia, Maida, Murshidabad & Birbhum

i) Frame Loom - 5 Nos.
ii) Jacquard Loom (100 & 200 hooks)- 1 Nos.
iii) Dobby Loom - 2 Nos.

Training Centre for scouring, bleaching, dyeing & finishing Muslin Yarn & Fabric at Nadia, Malda, Murshidabad & Birbhum
i) Raw Material, Dye, Chemical etc. will be arranged by D.O. of the concerned district officer after obtaining approval of Chief Executive Officer.
ii) Equipments for dyeing & scouring, bleaching & finishing will be installed by H.Q., in due time.
ii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 10 Nos. (For Spinning 300s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)

At Muslin Tirtha, Murshidabad Training will be imparted for spinning on high count of muslin yarn.

i) No. of 5 Spindle Charkha (Wooden Frame)- 10 Nos. (For Spinning of 400s-500s Charkha of Muslin)
ii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 10 Nos. (For Spinning 300s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)

At Muslin Tirtha, Malda Training will be imparted for spinning of muslin yarn.
i) No. of 5 Spindle Charkha (Wooden Frame) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning of 400s-500sMetric Count of Muslin Yarn)
ii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body)-5 Nos. (For Spinning 300s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)
iii) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body)-5 Nos. (For Spinning 200s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)
iv) No. of 8 Spindle Charkha (Metal Body) - 5 Nos. (For Spinning 100s- 150s Metric Count of Muslin Yarn)

Board's officials from Head Quarter or from other Districts may stay in the Guest House during official tour without any cost but fooding have to arrange by the officials. Out side Guest may be allowed to stay in the Guest House by paying Rs. 1OO/-{ Rupees One Hundreed) only per day maximum 3 (three) days with prior approval of C.E.O. of the Board. District Officer has to maintain Log Book for the Guest House. No staff is allowed to stay in the Guest House permanently. Guest House should be cleaned & maintained properly. District Officer will take appropriate action regarding this. Fund collected to stay in the Guest House by the outsiders is to be remitted to Head Quarter in every Month.