Kashmiri artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi receives National Award 2025 for hand-knotted carpet, boosting the region's famed handicraft sector.
Kashmir's artisans and weavers are receiving over Rs 14.71 crore in working capital loans through the Handicrafts and Handloom Department's Credit Card Scheme.
Kashmir Expo-2026 opens in Srinagar, celebrating local crafts, culture, and cuisine to boost artisan and entrepreneur opportunities.
Ladakh hikes artisan training stipends by 275% to Rs 150 daily, aiming to boost youth participation in traditional crafts.
Women in J&K border villages are finding economic independence by turning traditional handicraft skills into sustainable livelihoods.
Jammu and Kashmir approves Rs 255 crore for two Unity Malls in Srinagar and Jammu to support local artisans and entrepreneurs.
Eight unique handicraft products from Ladakh have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags, boosting cultural preservation and market visibility.