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Narendra Modi congratulates people of Jammu and Kashmir after inclusion of Srinagar in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 09, 2021, at 09:46 pm

#Srinagar #UNESCO #NarendraModi

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has wished people of Jammu and Kashmir after Srinagar city was included in UNESCO Creative Cities Network list with a special mention for its craft and folk art.

He said it is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar

" Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the @UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Modi tweeted.

Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the @UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Youth Development Forum (JKYDF) Farooq Ganderbali said: " Indian city of #Srinagar in Kashmir has been inscribed as #UNESCO Creative City of Art & Craft. Only city from India to make it to the list. Finally the hard work of
@OfficeOfLGJandK
is getting paid. A big boost to art & craft of kashmir valley & will open new opportunities now!"

Indian city of #Srinagar in Kashmir has been inscribed as #UNESCO Creative City of Art & Craft. Only city from India to make it to the list. Finally the hard work of @OfficeOfLGJandK is getting paid. A big boost to art & craft of kashmir valley & will open new opportunities now! pic.twitter.com/W9E0Fdv3we
— Farooq Ganderbali (@farooqgbly) November 8, 2021

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