The Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad, has been established under the “One District One Product (ODOP) – CFC Scheme” of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The centre serves as a collaborative platform between industry and academia to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and general engineering industries in product innovation, productivity enhancement, and advanced technical skilling.
The foundation was laid on 23 June 2021 and Inaugurated on 18 September 2024 by Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji, the CFC is equipped with a Modern Tool Room, Material Testing Laboratory, and Research & Development facilities, enabling access to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and material characterization. The initiative is led by the AKG Foundation for Innovation and Product Development (AFIPD), an SPV formed with 22 industry and academic partners.
One District One Product (ODOP) scheme is an initiative of Government of Uttar Pradesh to encourage & promote MSMEs related to the indigenous and specialized product with distinct identity from a district which have potential of generating more employment and development.
District Ghaziabad is identified as a hub for manufacturing of General Engineering Products. Many of the manufacturers in the region are small and medium industries who needs modernization, machinery and productivity enhancement support through CFC. District Ghaziabad is identified as a hub for manufacturing of General Engineering Products. Many of the manufacturers in the region are small and medium industries who needs modernization, machinery and productivity enhancement support through CFC. District Ghaziabad is identified as a hub for manufacturing of General Engineering Products. Many of the manufacturers in the region are small and medium industries who needs modernization, machinery and productivity enhancement support through CFC.
Creating job opportunities for youth and artisans while enhancing skills for better livelihoods. Encouraging local talent through structured training and development programs.
Improving product standards to meet national and international market demands. Promoting ODOP products through branding, marketing, and global outreach initiatives.
Supporting traditional crafts and skills to sustain cultural heritage. Boosting local employment and income to reduce migration and strengthen rural economies.
Connecting local production hubs with tourism to increase product visibility. Encouraging cultural tourism to promote handmade and indigenous products.
Providing advanced prototyping services using the latest technologies and methodologies to rapidly transform industrial concepts into reality.
Offering high-quality design and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of industrial applications with precision and efficiency.
Delivering comprehensive testing services to ensure industrial products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Empowering individuals through specialized training programs to enhance technical expertise and operational efficiency in industrial sectors.
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