KARGIL, JULY 20, 2022: National Handloom Development Corporation Kullu Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Department of Industries and Commerce UT Ladakh today organized a seminar on Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) for weavers of Handloom and Handicraft Department Kargil.

Executive Councilor Handloom and Handicraft, LAHDC, Kargil Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily was the chief guest on the occasion while Joint Director Handloom and Handicraft Department UT Ladakh, Lakshay Singhal was the guest of honor.

Superintendent Handloom Department Kargil Ansar Hussan, Assistant Manager National Handloom Development Corporation Limited S. S Shinde, U.K Mishra Senior Officer, large number of participants besides other concerned officers were present during the seminar.

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Speaking on the occasion, EC Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily thanked UT Administration for organizing the awareness program about the various government schemes for the benefit of the local weaver community. He requested that such programs should be conducted in future as well for the benefits of the locals.

The EC stressed to conduct training programs on weaving, knitting and tailoring fields to enhance the skills of weavers. He appreciated the efforts of various departments for successfully conducting the seminar.

Joint Director Handloom and Handicraft Department UT Ladakh Lakshay Singhal said the UT Administration is committed to develop the skills of the weaver community in Ladakh and in this regard, many more programs and training sessions will be conducted in future.

He said the department will open weaving centers in every village of Ladakh for which land identification and other necessary initiatives have been already taken up and these centers will be made functional within 6 months.

Singhal said such programs are aimed to improve the skills of weaver community and make them entrepreneurs and independent so that they earn their livelihood with dignity.

S.S Shinde briefed about the RMSS which aims to provide 15 percent subsidy on cotton, wool, Indian silk, natural fiber direct purchase from the government along with 7 and half percent subsidy on transportation cost. The program ended with the distribution of identity cards and passbooks for weavers.