A Design Intervention program for women of Self Help Groups of Panipat District conceptualised in collaboration with Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM).

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The outreach program from 01-05 February 2021 was led and conducted by Faculty Ms. Surabhi Khanna. The 15 participants went through an extensive tutelage of Design process to develop a new range of play products for Early Learning for the age group 3-6 years. The overall program aimed at creating a self sustaining environment for the participants to help them value their skills and knowledge through Design along with basic inputs in branding, packaging, costing and marketing. “Kilkaar” play products (Play-kit and Toys) made with Katran (cloth pieces) and Crochet, successfully encourage Play and Learning. The outcomes are now being marketed for schools/ Anganwadis as well as e-market by HSRLM currently to then establish into a self-sustaining model.

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An Institute of National Importance under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Govt. of India.

Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)

Listed at entry 62 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "National Institute of Design-Haryana" (KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.

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NH 44, Village, Umri, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136131

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Frequently asked questions about National Institute of Design-Haryana

What is National Institute of Design-Haryana?

National Institute of Design-Haryana is an academic institution based in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

What does National Institute of Design-Haryana do?

National Institute of Design-Haryana is an institution in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Where is National Institute of Design-Haryana located?

National Institute of Design-Haryana is located at NH 44, Village, Umri, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136131.

What programs does National Institute of Design-Haryana run?

National Institute of Design-Haryana runs Kilkaar: “Earning and Learning through Design”.

What sectors does National Institute of Design-Haryana support?

National Institute of Design-Haryana works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.

What stage of startup does National Institute of Design-Haryana support?

National Institute of Design-Haryana supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

Is National Institute of Design-Haryana government recognised?

National Institute of Design-Haryana holds the following recognitions and affiliations: An Institute of National Importance under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Govt. of India. and Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).

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