Indian institute of Carpet Technology and Craft Development Institute inaugurated
The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology and Craft Development Institute were innagurated in Srinagar today. The two Institutions have been constructed at a cost of Rs. 9 crore and Rs. 5.30 crore respectively.
The State produces handicrafts worth Rs. 1600 crore and the handicraft items worth 1400 crore rupees are exported to other countries every year.
Raw Material Bank for Wood for Khatamband artisans was also launched. The wooden handicrafts made out of walnut wood are in great demand in the country and abroad. There are about 2,500 artisans engaged in wood based crafts including Khatamband.
The main objective of the Craft Development Institute is to provide research and development facilities in the field of managerial and process testing issues related to various crafts and to provide training for craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
The objective of the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology is to provide support to local carpet and allied industry through Design Creation Development, R and D and Technical Services and also to develop quality culture in carpet industry.
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