• Dyeing centre :
  The yarn for weaving was earlier coloured with only natural dyes, but today both natural and chemical dyes are in use. Many of the names of the colours used are derived from natural things like fruits, vegetables, flowers, birds etc. Totai is parrot green while Mor Gardani is the blue-green of a peacock’s neck. Tamatari refers to a bright tomato red, Pyazi to onion pink, Neembo Turanji to lemon yellow and Gajari to carrot red. Angoori or grape-like is pale green while Naarangi is a shade of orange. Kesari is saffron, Badami is almond-coloured, Chutney is sap green and Surmayi, a shade of grey.

  The Bunker Vikas Sanstha houses state of the art dyeing facilities which enable swift and easy dyeing. (pls send me more info on the tools and machines so that I can elaborate)

• Microfinance:
  Apna Kosh the microfinance programme of BVS, formally launched in July 2007 endeavours to provide financial assistance along with improved livelihood options to the weavers and other communities of Chanderi. The core team of Apna Kosh constituts two Livelihood Service Advisors, three social animators and 2 LSA and 2 loan officers. Software for Microfinance and training has been provided by BASIX.Apna Kosh intends to provide savings and credit opportunities for its members. As on 01 April 2007 Apna Kosh has succeeded in incorporating 35 SHGs with 350 weavers into its fold as members and has a total saving of INR 800,000 with current outstanding balance of INR 173,000 and equity investment in BVS (INR 140,000 ) and in DAH Private Limited ( INR 155,000 ) and is managed by seven staff members.

• Hamari Duniya Mahila Sangathan (HDMS)
  
  Hamari Duniya Mahila Sangathan is a group of 100 women weavers from BVS who are involved in welfare activities and contribute INR 5.00 every month for the same. Various welfare and developmental activities for the weavers and their families are undertaken by the HDMS. These include:

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