CIRC’s of KanchiLoom are set up with computers, printers, scanners and all basic digital equipment together with Internet connectivity. CIRC spreads digital literacy and provides access to information-dark and marginalized communities. Setting up CIRC in Kanchipuram will help the weavers get empowered by exposing them to internet, new designs, market linkages; connecting them to both domestic and international market, helping them access the market, enhancing production according to the changing needs of domestic and international silk lovers and in long run, stay self-sustained.

Digital intervention in design through CAD/CAM allows weavers to introduce modern touch to the traditional designs, ensure product diversification and global market access. It will also enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the weaver community. DCDP also aims at developing interest of the youth through digital literacy, modern designing techniques on computer, introducing new and fresh product range for Kanchipuram silk and other interventions so that youth migration can be reduced and more weavers can be prepared for the future. The traditional art can thus be preserved.

Apart from digital literacy and information, KanchiLoom also acts as an agent to build capacities of communities in the region. Numbers of workshops are organized at the center revolving around issues like menstrual health, skill development, environment consciousness in collaboration with other organizations and government bodies. Focusing on primary & tertiary skill development of cluster occupants to enhance their employability, livelihood, income and living conditions.

Believing in this philosophy of giving back to the community, KanchiLoom is dedicated not only towards benefiting the population of Kanchipuram through its organizational initiatives, but also towards encouraging the people for entrepreneurship and empowering them for true utilization of their skills for the betterment of society. With KanchiLoom, we are building capacities of weavers, artisans, craftsmen, farmers and many other small scale businesses to flourish. This platform of the weavers, for the weavers and by the weavers, is managed by a network of weavers’ self-help groups through a common platform. It is a social entrepreneurial initiative towards escalating the sustainability levels and livelihood of the weavers’ community.

Wireless Network for Communities (W4C) provides last mile connectivity to people in KanchiLoom block enabling them to stay connected worldwide. Wireless specifically in weaving clusters provides weavers a scope to develop their businesses online through e-commerce and social media. It provides a platform for weavers to lift themselves from labors to entrepreneurs. KanchiLoom acts as a facilitator in transitioning skillful weavers from mere daily wage earners to self-dependent entrepreneurs through various means.

Highly influenced by the Hindu religion, Kanchipuram is home to many majestic temples like the marvelous Varadaraja Temple built during the 10th century by the Vijayanagar kings; the Kamakshi Amman Temple, which is associated with Adi Shankaracharya; the Devarajaswami Temple devoted to the Hindu god Lord Vishnu; the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is probably the oldest structure in Kanchipuram.