Dwivedi inaugurates handicrafts, handlooms exhibition at Kala Kendra
Dwivedi inaugurates handicrafts, handlooms exhibition at Kala Kendra
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 6: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, inaugurated fortnight Exhibition cum Craft Mela, 2021 at Kala Kendra today.
Pertinently, about 44 stalls by a number of registered artisans, weavers and cooperatives are showcasing variety of handicrafts and handloom items at the exhibition.
Prominent items being exhibited at the event included Basohli paintings, Basohli pashmina, chikri wood craft, staple embroidery, modern art, papier machie and other local crafts.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Secretary said that events like these give craftsmen an opportunity to showcase their unique art and provide them a marketplace besides giving the public a chance to appreciate their skill.
Kargil, Leh airports, addl helipads discussed
Gopal Sharma
Jammu, Dec 24: Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, R K Mathur today called on Union Home Minister, Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed issues related to situation along the LAC and over all security scenario in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Official sources told the ‘Excelsior’ that during meeting, the Lt Governor discussed various issues related to the development of the area and other recent developments in the UT of Ladakh with the Home Minister. Shah inquired about the progress in other ongoing development projects in the newly created UT of Ladakh and overall security scenario in the cold desert region.
KTR Seeks Centre s Aid To Develop Handlooms And Textiles In Telangana Dec 24, 2020, 17:23 IST
Minister KTR sought funds from Centre for development of Handlooms & Textiles in Telangana
In a letter to Union Minister for Women Child Development and Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister KTR sought funds from the Union Budget 2021-22 for the development of Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, and sanction of Mega Powerloom Cluster at Sircilla and sanction of certain proposals for the development of Handlooms & Textiles in the Telangana State.
Minister KTR in the letter stated that the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) at Warangal would take off in FY 2021-22. “KMTP is being developed at a total estimated project cost of ₹ 1552 Cr of which the core infrastructure works would cost approximately ₹ 1094 Cr. We have aligned our project activities such that major external and internal infrastructure works at KMTP can be taken up immediately upon receipt of the proposed financial suppor
IIP Mumbai conducts workshop on customized packaging with craft entrepreneurs
IIP Mumbai conducts workshop on customized packaging with craft entrepreneurs
Better safety standards, specifications, extended shelf-life identified as key packing areas
SRINAGAR: In a first, the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Mumbai, in collaboration with Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, Monday conducted a workshop with craft entrepreneurs on customized packaging to boost global exports of famed handicrafts and handloom products from the Kashmir valley.
The workshop laid emphasis on standard packaging of various Kashmir-based craft products like Pashmina and Kani Shawls, Papier Mache, Walnut Wood Carving, Carpets, Sozni, Crewel and Chain-Stitch embroidery for value addition and stimulation of customer interest in the national and international markets.