Demonstrating its continuous efforts in skill development and artisan empowerment, the handicrafts department and handloom department, Kashmir, have recorded a cumulative revenue generation of more than ₹ 1.07 crore in the last three financial years through the sale of products prepared by trainees at departmental training centers in the valley.
In a press statement issued here today, spokesperson of handicrafts and handloom department said that this revenue has been deposited in the government treasury, has been felt by selling a wide range of handicrafts and handloom products manufactured by nominated trainees in more than 400 departmental training centers, which has been felt from the sale of a wide range of handicrafts and handloom products, which is pesible products, sozeny, crawls, craws, snow, clothing, clothing, clothing, The rich crafts of the region reflect heritage. He said, “This also shows an ideal example of how the amount released by the government is recycled in the system and used for development activities related to promoting the craft sector,” he said.
The department sees this achievement as a will for nurturing traditional skills and on the ongoing efforts to increase the ability of local artisans. By integrating practical, market-oriented production in the training module, the department ensures that the trainees not only achieve technical proficiency, but also get the real-time understanding of the commercial aspects of the craft field.
Efforts are underway to modernize training infrastructure, introduce contemporary design elements and participate in strong market linkage and national level exhibitions through departmental sales outlets. The purpose of these stages is to ensure that the products prepared by the trainees find out comprehensive markets, helping to preserve the unique handicraft and handloom traditions of Kashmir.
The department is committed to expanding these initiatives, making permanent livelihood opportunities for the youth and artisan community of the union region.
