10th National Handloom Day celebrated at Kashmir Haat

Srinagar, Aug 07: Weavers Service Centre Srinagar, Union Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir on Wednesday celebrated the 10th National Handloom Day at Kashmir Haat Srinagar.
Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, who was Chief Guest on the occasion said that the day seeks to focus on the contribution of the handloom sector towards socio-economic development and increase in the income of weavers.
Vikramjit Singh said the National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August every year since 2015, to generate awareness about the importance of Handloom Industry and its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country.
He said that government has launched many schemes for the welfare of the weaver community. He asked the concerned officers to make principal stakeholders aware about the various schemes so that they are able to avail the benefits envisaged under these programmes.
Commissioner Secretary also visited the stalls on which beautiful Handloom products were put on display by the weavers from all across Kashmir Division.
Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah said that celebrating Handloom Day is very important in the Kashmir context as Shawls, Carpets are famous world over due to their finesse and uniqueness of style and quality.
He said that weavers in Kashmir have worked really hard to keep this craft alive and it is a recognition of their efforts that UNESCO picked Srinagar as “Creative City” and recently recognised as World Craft City by the World Craft Council.
Mahmood Shah said that Handloom Day is being celebrated to focus on craftsmen and glorify the weaver community whose efforts are bearing fruits and are being recognised at the world stage.
DLSA Srinagar organizes programme on anti-ragging laws & drug abuse
Srinagar, Aug 07: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar on Wednesday organized an awareness programme at S.P Higher Secondary School, Srinagar, about the critical issues of anti-ragging laws and drug abuse.
The awareness programme held under the guidance of Jawad Ahmed, Chairman of the DLSA Srinagar (PDJ, Srinagar), and under the supervision of Jahangir Ahmed Bakshi, Secretary, DLSA Srinagar,
The primary objective of this awareness initiative was to educate participants on the importance of anti-ragging laws and to address the rising concern of drug abuse among the participants. The awareness programme attracted a diverse audience, including students, and staff members, all eager to participate in this vital discussion.
Tasneem Kausar, Deputy LADC, DLSA Srinagar, emphasized the significance of anti-ragging laws. She highlighted the legal framework in place to safeguard students and foster a safe academic environment, stressing the collective responsibility of institutions and individuals in preventing ragging.
Advocate Bisma Khan, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar, further engaged the audience by shedding light on the pressing issue of drug abuse. Her remarks outlined the broader societal impacts of drug addiction and the importance of community involvement in prevention and rehabilitation efforts.
This awareness programme is a vital step towards combating these social issues affecting the youth.
The programme concluded with an interactive session, allowing participants to ask questions and engage in discussions, aiming to create a more informed and proactive society in confronting these challenges.