Wood-based industry to receive promotion boost
Srinagar: In order to promote the wood-based industry, Industries and Commerce Department is planning to set up Common Facilitation Centers for various sectors including handicrafts, sports goods and furniture items.
In this regard, Process-cum-Product Development Centre (PPDC) Meerut team also visited Kashmir for handholding support to MSMEs of the State.
The team also held a meeting with Director Industries & Commerce Kashmir and Joint Director Handicrafts Kashmir to chart out comprehensive plans for the promotion of wood-based industries in Kashmir.
During the meeting, the PPDC team also emphasized on exporting bats manufactured in the valley besides establishing training centres for entrepreneurs.
Director Industries & Commerce Kashmir Mahmood A Shah assured full support from his Department for the initiative.
He said that there is need to give international exposure to the local entrepreneurs dealing with different sectors.
Joint Director Handicrafts Kashmir on the occasion stressed that there is a need for design intervention in tools used by artisans.
He said new tools need to be manufactured and provided to artisans dealing with wood-based industry.
Earlier, Assistant Director MSME apprised the team there is a lot of scope of improvement for wood-based industries in the valley.
KV News
