Srinagar: Federation Chamber of Industries (FCIK) has welcomed the transfer of administrative control of the Craft Development Institute (CDI) to the Industries and Commerce Department for promoting GI tagging of J&K arts and crafts.
In a statement, FCIK President, Shahid Kamili said that previously the Craft Development Institute has protected the artisans through authentic trade of genuine pashmina-based handicrafts and handloom products in the market.
“The Institute has so far assisted Pashmina, Sozni, Kani, Khatamband, Papier-mâché, Walnut carving, and Carpet art in achieving the GI tag. Today’s step of the transfer of CDI to the I&C department will make Jammu and Kashmir’s art and craft more efficient and smooth-running,” he said in a statement.