Overview

• More than 100 sellers and 45 buyers from seven countries and seven Indian states showcased over a hundred wool and woollen products at SKICC on June 30
• The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation and Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council organised the event under the Ministry of MSME’s RAMP scheme
• Omar Abdullah urged restoring direct links between artisans and customers to rebuild Kashmir’s traditional crafts market
• He called on the Industries Department to prioritise artisans with limited financial means and ensure recognition and rewards go directly to the creators
• Government support will include establishing raw material banks, colour banks and design innovation centres to help artisans modernise products for global consumers