Jammu, Nov 28 (FN Agency) Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday spoke about J&K’s rich textile traditions are not only truly priceless but the pride of India, giving enhanced market access to these products and export opportunities for artisans and local manufacturers. Delivering the keynote address at the “Jammu and Kashmir Textile Sourcing Fair-2024” through virtual mode, he said the unique cultural and artistic heritage of Jammu-Kashmir are globally competitive and invariably gifted. “A resurgence of the textile sector is underway in Jammu and Kashmir. Over the past 50 months, this sector, while celebrating rich textile traditions of the Union Territory, has achieved impressive growth rates and we are determined to go much further with new initiatives,” the Lieutenant Governor said.Further, the government has given a major thrust to the development of necessary infrastructure, financial assistance and skill training to the artisans, he pointed.
“The rich textile tradition of Jammu and Kashmir is the pride of India. The intricate designs, marvelous themes and subtle shades of our textile products are truly priceless. Our artisans have shown to the world that our artistic heritage stands not only for excellence but also for sustained excellence in the field of creativity,” the Lieutenant Governor said. He said that the unique cultural and artistic heritage of Jammu-Kashmir are globally competitive and invariably gifted. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the reform-oriented policies and programmes of the government, especially in the textile sector, are designed to provide a boost to the craft industry.Further, the government has given a major thrust to the development of necessary infrastructure, financial assistance and skill training to the artisans, he informed.Speaking further, he said the Jammu and Kashmir Textile Sourcing Fair is now a gathering point for buyers from India and abroad and is making a valuable contribution to the growth and development of textile industry and benefiting the local artisans, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor called upon national and international buyers to play their crucial role in promoting the unique textile products of Jammu-Kashmir and ensuring access of J&K’s talented artisans to new markets. “We have great opportunities to work together. We must build upon the tradition of our cooperation and elevate our productive partnership to a new plane,” he told the buyers. The Fair, organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, J&K Trade Promotion Organisation and Handloom Export Promotion Council, at SKUAST Kashmir, was attended by the national and international buyers, exporters and importers. It provided a platform for B2B meetings, exhibitions and workshops, enabling participants to connect with national and international buyers, update all the stakeholders about market trends and enhance the requisite skills.