Srinagar, Sept. 11 -- The Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao on Tuesday said the central government will explore establishing a vibrant testing and certification system to promote high-end handicrafts and handloom products of Jammu and Kashmir emphasising that a strong testing and certification system will help eliminate counterfeit products, boost exports, and safeguard the unique identity of Kashmiri crafts. She has instructed the concerned to submit a proposal in this regard to the Union government.

Testing and certification system is what Jammu and Kashmir needs desperately because while Kashmir's handmade products are showing promising trends in international market and expectations are that the sector is to grow further in c...