SRINAGAR, Jan. 29 -- Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, has taken a major stride towards revival of the centuries-old craft of hand-knotted silk carpet weaving in Kashmir by commencing Skill Up-gradation Training for 160 candidates under the SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) initiative of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

The Central Silk Board (CSB) has sanctioned the project for training 320 candidates on 'Silk Handloom Weaver (Carpets)' during 2025-26 at a cost ofRs.21,16,800.

In a press statement issued here today, Director, IICT, Srinagar, Zubair Ahmad, said that SAMARTH is a part of broader efforts to revitalise the car...