Making ‘Made in Jammu Kashmir’ creative products globally famous my dream: LG

By statetimes_editor Last updated Nov 27, 2024

Attends 60th anniversary celebration of WCC at Srinagar
Our aim is to focus on global cooperation, improve people’s connect for these priceless artistic and cultural heritage of India
Reiterates Government’s commitment to integrated development with specific focus on increasing employment opportunities across UT, promote export of handloom, handicraft products

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that making ‘Made in Jammu Kashmir” creative products famous and integral part of the households across the world is his dream.
“Our aim is to also focus on global cooperation and improve people’s connect for these priceless artistic and cultural heritage of India,” the Lieutenant Governor said in his address while participating in the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Crafts Council (WCC) at Srinagar.

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha speaking at 60th anniversary celebration of WCC.

He highlighted the significant steps taken by the government to unlock the tremendous potential of Handloom and Handicrafts sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said, several key initiatives like notification of J&K Wool Processing, Handicrafts and Handloom Policy 2020, Financial Support Scheme for Cooperatives and Self- Help Group, Credit Card Scheme for Artisans and Weavers, Karkhandar Scheme, revival of tradition of Craft Bazar, Initiative for seal of authenticity, QR code for carpets, modern packaging, Building craft clusters and promotion of cooperative societies etc are the testament to our strong resolve towards the holistic development and empowering our talented artisans, and entrepreneurs.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated the commitment of the government for integrated development with a specific focus on increasing employment opportunities across the Union Territory and export promotion of Handloom and Handicraft products.
“We are also working on integrating crafts into tourism and positioning Jammu Kashmir as a prime cultural destination to attract international visitors and providing a fillip to tourism industry in order to strengthen the local economy”, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor called for active participation of all the artisans at the grassroots levels to make Jammu Kashmir self-reliant. He also assured all the support and assistance from the government to the artisans and entrepreneurs to address their legitimate concerns to further promote the growth and competitiveness of Handloom and Handicrafts sector.
The Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to Indian Craft Pioneer and one of the founders of World Crafts Council Smt. Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay and recalled her important contribution to promotion of handicrafts and cooperative grassroot movements for social and economic upliftment of women and crafts-people.
He extended his felicitations to all the delegates and artisans and commended the efforts of the Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Industries & Commerce J&K, World Crafts Council (WCC) to celebrate the rich traditions of handicrafts, handloom and to bring together distinguished artisans, designers, creative leaders and other stakeholders from across the globe.
Speaking on the occasion, Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, President World Crafts Council International, said the World Crafts Council is embarking on a journey to position Srinagar as a global hub for crafts through several upcoming initiatives.
The event also witnessed the launch of “Seal of Authenticity of the Craft” aimed at maintaining the beauty and ingenuity of creative products.
The Lieutenant Governor visited the Craft Exhibition and inspected the stalls put up by the local, national and international artisans. He also felicitated the Artisans who have excelled in their respective areas of crafts. World Crafts Council City Book highlighting the milestone of 60 years of its journey was also released.
Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, J&K; senior officials, members of World Crafts Council, delegates from various countries, local, national and International artisans were present.