Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Mehmood Shah, Director of Handicrafts Kashmir told ANI, "we started this initiative in December 2021. We have received a positive response this year so far. Tourists expressed their desire to visit Craft Tour. Every week 4-5 groups of officials visit and get feedback about the work of artisans. Seeing a positive response, We have decided to expand our work". India News | Craft Safari Tours on Track to Revive Traditional Handicrafts Industry in Kashmir.
The Craft Safari series which was started by the administration here last year to revive the handicraft sector is kicking and thriving with full progress.
In addition, J&K’s handicrafts are world famous and the traditional handicraft industry has emerged as a large industry. Due to its large employment base and export potential, the industry has been receiving priority attention of the government.
SRINAGAR: Taking the Craft Safari to the next level in its fourth edition, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department today visited various artisan common facilities and showcased part of the institutional infrastructure.