Research & Development
The main work of the Institute is to carry out the Research and Development for developing more efficient prototype tools/equipments/ machines for the use of rural artisans. This work is being done in three ways. Institute is trying to increase the working efficiency of the existing tools/ equipments/ machines by introducing minor or major changes. Institute is trying to introduce more remunerative activities in the place of obsolete old economic activity gradually dying for want of appropriate technology. Institute is undertaking miniaturization  of the sophisticated machineries being used by big units. This will not merely help in introducing sophistication at the decentralized level but will also help in providing sustainable employment at the doorsteps of artisans along with increase in income. Institute is encouraging individuals for undertaking innovative research work in the field of cottage industries. Besides this, Institute is also trying to produce Appropriate Technologies developed and successfully tried elsewhere in the country.  Prototype developed by the Institute :  Sheet Metal Folding Machine Improved  Potter Wheel Briquette Making Machine Sheet Metal rolling Machine Pug Mill  Papad Dryer Square Pipe Bending  Machine Kaleda Making Machine Improved Handloom Searing Cutting  Machine Pearl Drilling Machine  Welding Fume Absorber Buffing  Machine Briquette Making tool  Kalingna Decorticator Glazing  Machine Sharthi Loom  Mould of Stone Block Jack Setting  Machine Cycle type rope making Machine  Bobbin Filling Machine Paddle Leather  Tanning Drum Doormat frame  Gum Collector PVC Leather tanning Drum Rachet Pulley Mould of potter wheel Planimeter  Vimala Loom  Aluminum Container manufacturing machine   Vertical Agate Grinding Machine Honey Extractor Lifting tackling Device Horizontal Agate Grinding Machine Leaf Cup making Machine Carpet Weaving Loom Kittanal Plate Vibrator Stand for Bamboo worker Ring Bending  cum  Rod cutting tool Bamboo splitting Tool Feather Cutting  Tool Paper bag Punching Machine Steam Fastening Device Kullahad Press Bamboo Dying Drum Hand Blender Machine Cycle Hub Type Potter Wheel