Modern looms boost Kashmiri carpet weaving heritage
Srinagar, September 11, 2025 – Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of hand-knotted carpet weaving during a significant event at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) campus in Srinagar. The occasion marked the distribution of Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the Integrated Wool Development Programme […]
Kanihama’s weaving legacy celebrated with virtual inauguration of Handloom Craft Village
Budgam, September 11, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s rich textile heritage, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, Government of India, virtually inaugurated the Handloom Craft Village in Kanihama, Budgam district, honoring the region’s centuries-old tradition of Kani shawl weaving. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, marks a significant step in preserving and […]
CS Atal Dulloo meets Textiles Secy Rao in Srinagar to boost J&K crafts, handloom, sericulture
Srinagar, September 9, 2025 – Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo today held a pivotal meeting with Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao in Srinagar, focusing on strategies to enhance Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) handicrafts, handloom, and sericulture sectors. The discussions underscored collaborative efforts to integrate advanced training, incubation support, and digital traceability mechanisms, aiming to empower local […]