Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, today organised 'Draw of Lots' for the selection of 100 active registered carpet weavers for distribution of free Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms.
A large number of applicant weavers from various districts assembled in IICT premises at Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan, here, for participation in the Draw of Lots, after which 100 beneficiaries were selected by the Designated Committee in a fair and transparent manner.
Sharing details, Director IICT Zubair Ahmad, stated that these looms, which have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Textiles, GoI, at a cost of 43.70 lakh under its 'Wool Processing Scheme' for the current financial year, shall be distributed amongst th...