Our Story & History
Our Journey – From Insight to Impact
K&T Research and Development is a young LLP firm registered in Delhi and operational since July 2017. However, our roots extend back to December 2009 when our promoter began collaborating with Government of India departments and major corporates like ABFRL and FabIndia. Working with pan-India clusters revealed systemic gaps in decentralized industries—gaps that no technically equipped organization was addressing at scale. This realization compelled us to act.
Our specialized, R&D-driven model was developed and rigorously tested with industry giants and government conglomerates, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s industrial vision.
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Key Milestones
2009–2016
Groundbreaking work with pan-India clusters revealed systemic gaps in
decentralized industries.
2017
K&T was founded to fill this void and launched India’s first micro lean
manufacturing cluster in Himachal Pradesh (Kullu Wool Cluster), formalizing over
200 MSMEs.
2021
Expanded operations to 7 districts, managing multiple clusters and integrating
over 40,000 unorganized units as MSMEs.
2023
Recognized as the preferred implementation partner for governments and
corporates.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission
To organize India’s unorganized industries by removing growth barriers and transforming them into globally competitive sectors. We deliver integrated, end-to-end, concept-to commissioning solutions that harness advanced technologies, scientific processes, and professional expertise—ensuring sustainable economic and global development.
Vision
To create a pan-India network of digitally enabled clusters in every district where heritage meets cutting-edge technology. We envision a future where unorganized microenterprises evolve into globally competitive industries through
Technology & Innovation: Utilizing AI, IoT, blockchain, and scientific processes.
Scalable Systems: Fostering a global exchange of knowledge and resources.
Inclusive Growth: Empowering artisans, weavers, and MSMEs to transition into organized, future-ready enterprises.
Core Values:
- Innovation: Pioneering AI, IoT, and blockchain-enabled Manufacturing 4.0 solutions.
- Partnership: “Doing Together” – collaborating with government bodies, corporates, nonprofits, academia, research institutions, communities, and MSME manufacturers.
- Leadership: As India’s first end-to-end cluster developer, we deliver results and foster transformative partnerships.
- Sustainability: Committed to zero-waste, eco-friendly practices across all clusters.
- Measurable Results: Delivering significant productivity gains and enhanced profitability through intelligent, connected solutions.
What We Do – Our Integrated Approach
From Concept to Commissioning – A 360-Degree Solution
At K&T, we provide comprehensive solutions that make unorganized industries globally competitive. Our diversified, multi-skilled team transforms fragmented MSMEs into cohesive, tech-enabled clusters using our proprietary MOULDS framework:
- Modernize: Deploy advanced AI and IoT (e.g., “AI Vikas” for predictive analytics that reduces inventory waste).
- Organize: Federate scattered micro enterprises into cohesive clusters (e.g., via the Wool Craft Cooperative Federation in Kullu).
- Upgrade: Enhance production quality with Common Facility Centers and quality certifications.
- Legalize: Streamline regulatory compliance with standards like FSSAI, ISO, and export norms.
- Diversify: Expand into complementary sectors such as agro-processing and village industries.
- Standardize: Establish Manufacturing 4.0 benchmarks ensuring consistent, globalstandard production.
Sectors Served : Natural Fibers & Textiles, Spinning & Apparel Manufacturing, Technical Textiles & Handlooms, and Handicrafts & Khadi/Village Industries.
Our Impact & Reach By
By the Numbers – Impacting 100,000+ Lives
40,000+
unorganized units formalized as MSMEs
500+
industrial cooperative societies established
Clusters in 7 States
Operational hubs across Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat,Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha
100,000+
artisans, weavers, and individual producers directly impacted
Case Studies:
- Kullu Wool Cluster: Over 200 MSMEs federated, resulting in significant export growth through IoT integration.
- Rajasthan Gemstone Hub: Over 150 units standardized to supply luxury brands, enhancing quality and competitiveness.
Our Business Model & Partnerships
Profit-Driven Solutions for Governments & Corporates
K&T is a trusted R&D firm with a clear objective: to make unorganized industries globally competitive. We work across clusters dominated by micro enterprises, focusing on the commercialization and development of projects and the creation of value-added financial services—from concept to execution.
Key Components:
- Government Projects: Execute schemes such as LMCS, SFURTI, and PMEGP with on-time delivery.
- Corporate Partnerships: Build ethical, sustainable supply chains for multinational corporations like Aditya Birla Fashion—without relying on CSR funds.
- Ecosystem Impact: Provide strong, collaborative infrastructure (e.g., Common Facility Centers) that ensures fair trade compliance and helps enterprises move up the value chain efficiently.
Our Leadership & Team
Guided by Experience, Driven by Innovation
Our leadership team combines the agility of tech-savvy professionals with the deep insight of seasoned industry veterans. Together, we create intelligent solutions that enhance business productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Key Team Members
Poonam Devi
Cluster Federation President (Lahaul & Spiti)
Mobilized over 100 grassroots cooperatives.
Tareshwar Singh
Managing Director
15+ years in cluster development and government liaison.
Piljore Bodh
President, Kullu Cluster Trust
Ensures operational excellence in cluster management.
Nawneet Chandra Jha
Research Lead
Expert in AI/IoT integration and diagnostic studies.
Jaganath Panda
Vikas Mehan
Legal Advisor
Streamlines regulatory compliance.
Harshvardhan Reddy:
Gulshan Kumar
Kullu/Federation President
Leads standardization and modernization initiatives.
Rajeev Sharma
President, Rampur Bushahr Cluster
Spearheads localizedgrowth.
Vineet Parashar
Vineet Parashar – Business Head
Drives strategic business development.
Chander Mohan Kashyap
Chander Mohan Kashyap – President, Rampur Bushahr Cluster
Steers community-based solutions.
Team Philosophy : We blend innovative, tech-driven thinking with deep domain expertise— embodying our motto “Doing Together” to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
Our Future & Commitment
Scaling Impact, Building Legacies
Strategic Goals:
- Expand our model to 800+ districts with replicable, high-performance cluster frameworks.
- Train 1 million artisans in digital tools and modern manufacturing practices by 2030.
- Pioneer Manufacturing 5.0 with autonomous, AI-driven production systems.
Our Commitment:
We deliver zero-cost modernization for MSMEs and profit-driven solutions for government and corporate partners, removing every barrier to growth and enabling traditional industries to evolve into globally competitive, sustainable enterprises.