Resham Sutra

Generates employment and income in the silk industry through developing energy efficient and affordable machines using solar energy for power

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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2015

Reshamsutra works to empower poor households to generate income by providing innovative and affordable machines that can perform multiple functions th Read moreat is of use in the silk industry. Through these machineries the organisation aims to encourage rural households to gain employment, reduce repetitive time consuming work, make work less tiring and easy, and by doing so also impact the environment in a positive way. Resham Sutra's essence lies in creating value for all stakeholders, especially rural women, within the silk yarn creation economy. It facilitates access to raw materials, eco-friendly machines, safe workspaces, and a competitive marketplace. This empowers marginalized women, fostering their financial independence and contributing to rural economic development. Their identity is intricately woven into these actions, making them innovative social entrepreneurs dedicated to positive impact. Traditionally, rural women utilized the thigh reeling technique, a generational practice to extract yarn from cocoons. Unfortunately, this method took a toll on their backs and thighs and was associated with societal stigma, often relegated to backward classes. These women relied on middlemen for cocoon supply and yarn sales, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation, with most profits siphoned by these intermediaries. Resham Sutra goes beyond manufacturing and selling clean energy-powered machinery; it aims to foster sustainability by addressing broader issues. One such initiative is the establishment of Rural Experience Centres (RECs), serving as comprehensive hubs for beneficiaries to familiarize themselves with the innovative machines offered. Their innovative products include: Unnati: It is a solar operated silk reeling and spinning machine. It can work in rural areas with interrupted or no grid power available thereby making it usable in any remote area with sunlight. It can be put to use to spin and reel both warp and weft in silk weaving. Currently there are more than 6000 are in use in different villages in India. Handy Reel: It is a reeling and twisting machine. Sun kargha: It is a loom using solar power. Buniyaad: Small scale reeling machine to produce weft silk yarn. It is similar to texture of yarn produced by thigh reeling. Flexi Charkha- Reeling/ Re-Reeling Charkha: It is a flexible reeling and re-reeling charkha. Silky spin – Solar/ Pedal spinning: It is a spinning machine which can be operated through solar power or manually through pedals.

Impact

20,000 machines installed in 350 villages and 16 states. 40,000 people impacted. 100 acres of mulberry planted in tribal villages. 6,800 tons of CO2 offset annually by solar power.

Programs

  • Economic impact

    Annually injecting Rs. 500 million into the rural economy, this initiative has yielded substantial benefits. A staggering 94.5% of end users have witnessed a significant upturn in their income, with an average household income increase of 67%. Beyond financial gains, it has enabled families to build better homes and allocate more resources to healthcare and education. Furthermore, it has elevated the stature of women within households and communities. Many women have experienced a shift in their entrepreneurial mindset, diversifying their investments into livelihood options such as cattle stock and farmland irrigation. This evolution has seen them transition from individual operations to the formation of producer groups, further fostering economic growth and sustainability.

  • Environmental impact

    Themachines contribute to avoiding an annual emission of 7,000 tons* of greenhouse gases, aligning with the organisation's commitment to environmentally responsible practices. Natural yarn and fabric production inherently prioritize eco-friendliness, devoid of harmful chemicals or energy-intensive processes. To bolster sustainability, it actively promotes natural dyeing methods, minimizing chemical usage. Furthermore, those engaged in these activities play a vital role in mitigating pollution, offering a cleaner alternative to conventional livelihoods that may have otherwise contributed to environmental degradation.

  • Social impact

    The introduction of these machines has liberated women from demeaning practices like traditional 'Thigh reeling' of silk yarn, deeply entrenched in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha for generations.
    This transformation has brought about significant improvements in both the social status and health of these women. They now work with a sense of dignity and anticipate brighter prospects for their future. Moreover, they are enthusiastic about involving their daughters and other family members in this work willingly.

Leadership Team

  • Kunal Vaid

    CEO

  • Anugrah Tete

    CFO

  • Upasna Jain

    Chief of Staff

  • Garima Vaid

    Design Specialist

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    51-100

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    For-profit