Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 3: An awareness camp was organized by Handicrafts Department Jammu here at Akalpur, Marh to generate awareness among the people and local artisans about the scope of Handicrafts Sector. Around 250 people, including artisans and trainees attended the camp. A stall of handicraft products was also set up at the venue.
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Marh, Tariq Hussain Naik was chief guest. The camp was also attended by Ghar Singh, MC member, Officers and officials of Handicrafts Department, Assistant Registrar INDUSCOS and Officials from School of Design.
Assistant Director, Handicrafts Jammu, Sonam Verma, encouraged the people to enroll in craft training programmes of the department, which will in turn generate employment opportunities for them. She said that as several crafts are vanishing, so people should take interest and come forth to conserve their cultural heritage by learning the crafts and passing it on to the coming generation.
The SDM encouraged the people to learn the skills and form groups to make a source of livelihood. |
