1. "Strengthening the Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board Brand through Integrated Product Mapping, Design Intervention, Product Diversification and Development, Training and Marketing Activities"
The journey of NammaKhadi started with the vision and zeal of the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri. Siddaramaiah, to restore the pride and position of Brand Karnataka Khadi.
The project aims to strengthen the KSK&VIB brand equity and increase brand recall value of Khadi products, by a strategic mix of continuously monitored Design intervention, Product development & diversification, and integrated marketing activities.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between NIFT and KSK&VIB on the 30th of Dec 2014 by Sh. P.K. Gera IAS (then Director-General, NIFT) and Sh.Raghuram, CEO, KSK&VIB. The signing was done in the august presence of Sh. Laxmanrao A. Chingale, Chairman, KSK&VIB and under the mentorship of Sh.TusharGirinath IAS, the then Secretary-Industry and Commerce. This project consists of three phases, we are on the verge of successfully completing the first phase of the project.
A detailed baseline survey and diagnostic was conducted between the months of April 2015 to July 2015, and the report document was presented to KSK&VIB in the month of August 2015, which identified the strengths and weaknesses, environment that the cluster operates in and what strategic steps need to be undertaken for effective output. The diagnostic study was compiled into a report with the detailed SWOT analysis for each cluster.
Based on the recommendation of the diagnostic study, a panel of experts from NIFT Bengaluru provided a comprehensive list of products that may be developed for the current market. The NIFT Bengaluru team designed more than 400 products for the review, much more than the mandated 300 products. These were reviewed in the presence of Chairman, KSK&VIB and many artisans and the most viable products were selected for imparting training to the artisans.
The Products developed during phase-1 was unveiled, in conjunction with the NIFT Graduation show, 2016. We at NIFT Bengaluru have had an uplifting experience during the first phase of this project. The feedback from the stakeholders of this business has been very encouraging. We look forward to taking the endeavor into the next phase of the project and are hopeful that with the co-operation and the partnership of KSK&VIB, we would be able to position Brand Khadi effectively for the contemporary market at not only national level but also international level.1.

2. Design intervention in various weaver’s cooperative society for the Department of Handlooms, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Project Brief: The Handloom sector is one of the largest unorganized economic activities after agriculture and constitutes an integral part of the rural and semi-rural livelihood. 
Department of Handlooms, Govt of Tamilnadu proposed to undertake projects with renowned professional design institutes like NIFT to develop contemporary and trendy designs in various cotton, silk sarees, and other varieties from the time-to-time basis on customer’s needs and preferences with improved color combinations so as to improve the sales ability of the handloom products. 
As per the requirement received and out of all the categories given by Dept. of Handlooms, Tamilnadu, NIFT Bengaluru had proposed to develop the new design with fresh color combinations for silk, cotton and Kora sarees and for bedsheets, bedspreads, and Jamakalam as a part of phase I.

3. Skills Development Training on Ethnic Apparel for Karnataka Thanda Development Corporation
NIFT Bengaluru conducted Skills Development Training on Ethnic Apparel programme for Karnataka Thanda Development Corporation Ltd for the duration of 5 days between 14th March 2022 to 18th March 2022. A total of 28 Thanda artisans across Karnataka participated in the training programme. The main objective of the training programme was to train the Thanda artisans to use tools and equipment used in the tailoring trade, take correct body measurements, understand drafting and pattern making, understand the layout and fabric estimate, familiarize themselves with the various women’s Indian apparel construction, Enable Design, Pattern development and construction techniques for ethnic apparel, Familiarize on the understanding of applicable finishes for the construction of Indian ethnic apparel, Gain hands-on experience in handling the modern sewing machines, and understand the importance of size measurements in garment construction. During the five days of training, the Thanda artisans were given hands-on training on pattern making and garment construction. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. R Ravi Kumar, Associate Professor.

4. Management Development Programme  (MDP) on Technical Aspects on Fabrics & Prints for Actoserba (Zivame)
Project Brief: Actoserba (Zivame) is a leading Indian lingerie store offering unique categories in women’s lingerie. The various brands under Zivame are huge online and offline presence across India.  Zivame is collaborating with NIFT Bengaluru to undertake a series of Management Development Programme (MDP). The first of the series of MDP is on “Technical Aspects on Fabrics & Prints” for their team of 32 members. The trainees comprise designers, buyers, sourcing managers and merchandisers. NIFT Bengaluru, with its expertise in trends, fabrics and prints have developed a curriculum for training covering fashion trends (Styling and colours), yarns, fabrics (woven and knitted), finishes and prints with a complete focus on the lingerie market and products. The sessions started in June 2022 and will be completed by July 2022. The outcome of this project is enhanced knowledgebase and practical hands-on training with focusing on current trends and market insights for the Zivame team.

5. Executive Development Program On Apparel Management for Top Level Employees of  Modenik Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.
Project Brief: Modenik Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s leading essential wear manufacturer and is the post-merger entity of Advent International’s (a global private equity firm) portfolio companies Dixcy Textiles Pvt Ltd and Gokaldas Intimatewear Pvt Ltd, the parent company of brand Enamor.  Modenik is collaborating with NIFT Bengaluru to undertake an Executive Development Programme on Apparel Management.