Govt committed to support J&K towards development of crafts, artisans: Prashant Goyal
SRINAGAR: The Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce Prashant Goyal on Friday reaffirmed that the government was committed to support J&K towards development of crafts and artisans.
He was speaking during the distribution of certificates and artisans cards at Kashmir Haat here.
Director National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), New Delhi Dr Aquil Ahmad and Director Handcrafts and Handloom Mehmood Ahmad Shah, trainees, artisans and other concerned were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the valedictory function, Principal Secretary said that Craft Development Institution (CDI) has adopted a comprehensive approach towards making Kashmir handicrafts competitive with huge market sustainability.
He reiterated that the government of India is determined to extend all possible support to J&K and its artisans for the development of crafts.
He applauded NCPUL for planning to establish new training centers and other support requirements so that youth get employment and can subsequently contribute to themselves and society at large.
“So far GI tags have been acquired for seven products while this tagging for seven more products is in process,” he said.
Director NCPUL, who is also chairman of Aabru Welfare Society, and Director Handicrafts and Handloom also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, Goyal distributed certificates among 80 girls, 40 each from CDI Srinagar and 40 from Aabru Women Welfare Society Bandipora who have successfully completed their six month course in paper Machie.
