Kolhapur Traditional Jewelry Cluster is operated by Kalagrami Handikraft Producer Company Limited (SPV, Special Purpose Vehicle). This cluster is sponsored under Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) of Ministry of MSME, Government of India. The Nodal Agency (NA) of this cluster is Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) whereas this cluster is guided by Time Industrial And Entrepreneurship Development Institute. This cluster is implemented by Adhar Samajik Sanstha, Yalgud.

The cluster is sanctioned and supported by way of grants of Rs. 1.27 crores through Ministry of MSME to promote traditional jewelry products and to create employment opportunities for more than 400 rural women artisans in jewelry making. The cluster is located at Yalgud, Tal- Hatkanangale, Dist- Kolhapur. The main obejective of the cluster is to equip traditional artisans and producers of the associated clusters with the improved skills and capabilities. Also, to provide sustained employment for traditional industry artisans and producers.

Kalagrami® is a step towards reviving Indian handicrafts and the artisans making these handicrafts. It’s an initiative to connect with different dimensions of indigenous handmade products and cherish each and every aspect of their tradition. Kalagrami® is a socio-economic venture providing an online marketplace for promoting, selling, and buying Indian handicrafts along with a vision of improving and upgrading the artisan’s skills and their life.

Kalagrami® closely trains and employs artisans. In an industry where more than 90% of the artisans are women, many of Kalagrami® products have been handcrafted by women artisans. Proceeds from the sale of Kalagrami® products go into the design and production of more innovative products while striving to keep the craftswomen employed.