SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: The Handicrafts Service Centre, Srinagar, on the directions of the office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India today organized an Artisan camp for registration of Handicraft Artisans under Handicrafts comprehensive Welfare Scheme (PEHCHAN CARD) at Arampora, Nawakadal (old city), here.
More than 300 Artisan application forms were received during the camp.
On the occasion, Assistant Directors, Raja Rahail Rashid, and Rakesh Kumar besides other officials sensitized artisans about various schemes of the Office of DC (Handicrafts) like registration of artisans with the office of DC (Handicrafts), Mudra Loan.
The visiting officers and officials also raise awareness regarding various marketing events organized by the office and other initiatives being taken for the upliftment of handicraft artisans particularly in the Downtown (old city) area of Srinagar.