SRINAGAR: As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav the 8th National Handloom Day was celebrated by Handloom Development Department Udhampur on the premises of Assistant Director Handloom at Subash Nagar in Udhampur.
A large number of weavers and artisans from the district attended the programme. They were updated about the developmental and welfare schemes of the department meant for their socio-economic upliftment.
DDC Chairperson Udhampur, Lal Chand was the chief guest, while Block Development Council Chairman Balwan Singh was the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, the Chand appreciated the efforts put in by the Handloom Department for the welfare of weavers and the artisan community in the district. He advised the weavers to adopt new technology and develop new designs by replacing the old pit looms with modern fly shuttle looms to improve the quality of products and enhance earnings.
At the outset, Assistant Director Handloom Development Department, Narsingh Dayal Verma sensitized the participants about the numerous developmental schemes being implemented by the Handloom Department to enable the weaver and artisan community to modernize their units and upgrade skills. He advised them to avail the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Weaver Mudra Scheme, Credit Card Scheme, Education Scheme, Loan for purchase, renovation or modernizations of looms, share capital loan and formation of co-operative societies.