Srinagar, June 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary underlined the significance of the handloom and handicraft sector of Kashmir and vowed to revive and promote it.

Speaking to mediapersons here on Wednesday, Choudhury said, "The handloom and handicraft sector is the identity of Kashmir that must be revived and promoted... I've instructed my officers to bring a detailed project proposal to me, which we will escalate to the Chief Minister.

"This isn't just about a product--it's about heritage, dignity, and livelihoods... We used to see these crafts proudly displayed in government buildings, circuit houses, and ministerial homes. Today, much of it has faded. Craftsmen invest over a year to make a single Pashmin...