Anantnag Aug 04 :- Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the pace of development has touched new heights in JK as only 6 km roads were constructed before 2019 and today 20 kms are being constructed while as only 2500 kms were macadamized and today 7500 kms of road are being macadamised per day.
Addressing a gathering at Ranipora, Mattan, Anantnag, the LG said that some people are not happy with the region’s peace and continue to misguide youth. Adding that J&K has been bestowed with enormous resources and potential and there was no need for the youth in 1990’s to pick up arms.
The LG while inaugurating Rs 4.50 Cr Martand Chainstitch cluster said that government led by him is committed to the welfare of Artisans
Speaking on the occasion, Sinha reiterated the commitment of his administration in preserving the traditional arts turning moribund for lack of promotion and patronization and stated that UT administration is alive to the aspirations of associated artisans and workers. He ensured them that every effort would be made to make these traditional handicrafts more remunerative and lucrative for the artisan community.
“There is heartfelt attachment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji towards all Indian trades and crafts. With the active support of the Central Government, the administration is extending every possible hand-holding support so that the age-old and pristine craftsmanship is preserved in its true essence. He outlined that he personally would be more than happy to materialize whatever this community desires to be done by his administration,” the LG said, adding that every country and society in itself is identified by the specific arts, crafts and music.
“Kashmir is known for its exquisite crafts and craftsmanship. I am indebted to the artisan community of the UT for professing art forms and possessing skill sets that are renowned not only in Country but world over.”
Meanwhile, Vice Chairperson, J&K KVIB, Dr Hina said that the KVIB Industry with the assistance of Government of India (GoI) has taken various steps for the promotion and revival of the industry. She said that the GoI is providing subsidy in crores for the promotion of artisans and the sector.
She said that the basic aim for the establishment of this Cluster is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of artisans associated with crewel and chainstitch activity.
Vice Chairperson said that this cluster will provide a great boost to the artisans and stakeholders by way of providing them with all the facilities under one roof which shall, in turn, improve the product quality and also the economic condition of the artisans.
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