Srinagar 30 October:As part of the celebration of Khadi Mahotsav and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC) Anantnag, Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organized a week long Handicraft exhibition cum sale of locally manufactured products.
A part of Marketing Support Scheme, the exhibition provided a platform to about 25 artisans from South Kashmir showcasing their artworks ranging from Paper Machie, Crewl Embroidery and Sozni products.
Speaking on the occasion, BDC Chairperson, Kokarnag, Smt. Parveena Akhtar praised the efforts of the department and underlined the importance of such exhibitions which provide a marketing platform for local artisans.
The exhibition featured Live demonstrations of several Handicraft techniques by various Awardee Artisans. The week-long event concluding on 29th October also featured a wide array of cultural programs that engaged visitors.
