Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag: Boosting tourism and artisan trust
Kashmir, August 24,2026- Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag certification is giving international tourists greater confidence to buy authentic Kani and Pashmina shawls directly from local artisans, boosting both the Valley’s heritage economy and its tourism appeal Kashmir’s centuries-old Kani and Pashmina shawls are witnessing renewed global attention, with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag emerging as a key factor giving […]
Boost to SHGs and artisans: Aakanksha Haat begins in Gulmarg
Baramulla, July 28 — A vibrant celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and community spirit marked the inauguration of the week-long ‘Aakanksha Haat’ in Gulmarg, organised by the District Administration Baramulla under the national ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign. The exhibition was jointly inaugurated today by MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah and Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, at […]