Buyer-Seller meet
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the International Buyer-Seller meet at University of Kashmir in Srinagar.
As many 24 International and many domestic buyers are participating in the two-day Buyer-Seller meet.
He appreciated the J&K Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) for their endeavor to promote the export of handloom and handicraft products of J&K.
The handloom and handicraft sector of J&K is an ageless cultural asset of India, carrying a strong influence of our rich cultural diversity and spiritual traditions. It is the source of socio-economic growth to a large section of society and creates a rich pool of artisans.
He shared the growth potential of the handloom and handicraft sector and the increasing demand for local products in the global market.
Export is the biggest source of revenue for handloom, handicraft and both Global North and Global South are major destinations for our handmade products. Our aim is to create a strong edifice of trade relationship to give a much-needed boost to our handloom & handicraft sector.
At the inaugural ceremony, the Lt Governor also talked about the transformational journey of J&K over the last few years.
J&K is witnessing the dawn of a new era, rooted in peace and stability giving rise to economic, social and cultural renaissance. We are committed to providing an enabling and conducive environment where businesses can thrive, investments can flourish, and entrepreneurs can realize their dreams.
