Handloom & Craft Exhibition underway in Poonch, J&K

Poonch, May 11 (KNN) The two-day long Handloom & craft exhibition cum sale is underway in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The exhibition which is being organised by the Handloom and Handicrafts Department Poonch was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary on Wednesday.

It aims to promote the local crafts of the area and provide a platform to the artisans to showcase their craftsmanship and skills. It also aims to generate awareness amongst the masses regarding various beneficiary schemes being run by the department.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Choudhary stressed upon the department to make these products commercially viable and to connect the local artisans with online platforms like Myntra, Amazon etc.

“The local art and craft has huge potential to generate employment for the youth as well as self-help groups/cooperatives in the Union Territory,” he said.

At the event, Choudhary also interacted with weavers and artisans registered with the department.  (KNN Bureau)