J&K
J&K LG supports scaling up local handloom, handicrafts to a global level
Jammu/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, along with Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Thursday inaugurated the Jammu Haat at Exhibition Ground.
The Jammu Haat, constructed at a cost of Rs 31.63 Crores is an outcome of the long pending demand of the local craftsmen, especially the women artisans, to have a state-of-the-art exhibition venue where local crafts can be displayed and they can directly connect with the buyers.
While speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that the Jammu Haat shall act as the nerve centre of Exhibition Activity of Local Art, Craft and for the sale of various Local Handicrafts, Handloom products and Small Scale Industrial products.
“The inauguration of Jammu Haat is a celebration of the exquisite workmanship and tradition of the local craftsmen of the UT”, he added.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State said when India is celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav’, the next 25 years are going to be crucial for the nation's growth and progress.
The Lt Governor noted that Jammu Haat will be a unique marketplace, in the heart of the city and will display the richness of J&K's culture.
It will serve as a platform for organizing buyer-seller meets creating opportunities for enhancing local business & exports on a permanent basis by connecting local artisans with a multitude of markets, he added.
He recalled that the Karkhandar scheme started in August this year aimed to create a bridge between traditional crafts and the market, besides training the artisans, weavers associated with this rich heritage.
“Under the 'Karkhandar' scheme during the training of beneficiaries, they will be given an honorarium of Rs 2,000 per month and an additional Rs 25,000 to buy raw materials and other items.
Very soon Basohli painting, Basohli pashmina products, Kishtwar loi and Chikriwood craft will also get the GI tag, the Lt Governor added.
Jammu Haat will also act as an exclusive hub for Women Entrepreneurs associated with small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and will play an important role in the 'Sustainable Economic Growth' of the entire region, he added.
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