Srinagar, July 20 -- In a major fillip to Kashmir's famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs.309.62 Cr have been exported to various overseas destinations in the First Quarter of the current financial year, up from Rs.126.90 Cr in the same quarter last year.As per figures made available by the concerned financial institutions, exports have recorded a huge jump of 243% and is the highest for Q1 in last four years.A spokesperson of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir stated that the Department is targeting craft exports of over Rs.1500 Cr during the current FY, provided global conflicts relent. "Higher exports of craft products to overseas destinations secures the welfare of Kashmir's famed artisans and weavers," he said...
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