Objective Of Cluster Observatory

The Objective of the Cluster Observatory is to:

• Provide comprehensive online database about clusters in India.


• Bridge the information gap and cater to the needs of a wide category of audience ranging from policy makers, donor, development institutions, cluster practitioners, research institutions, financial institutions, etc.


• Facilitate developmental linkages with policy makers and practioners.


• Help policy makers to undertake informed policy decision.


• Facilitate effectiveness of cluster development initiatives

Accordingly, the Cluster Observatory provide information on:

• Clusters in India


• Data about clusters and cluster initiatives


• Analyzed information and synthesised reports on clusters


• Flexibility to the viewer to analyse information based on filters available


• Data on clusters with regard to turnover, employment and number of units in a cluster


• Synopsis of clusters


• Information on diagnostic study of the clusters


• Schemes and Programs for Cluster Development


• Literature on Clusters viz. Articles, Reports, Case Studies etc