Srinagar, Sept. 13 -- In a collective call to protect Kashmir's rich craft legacy, a seminar titled "Safeguarding Handicrafts & Golden Hands of Kashmir - Authenticity Matters: Protecting the Pride of Kashmir" was held in Srinagar. The event brought together artisans, policymakers, exporters, and organizations from across the Valley to address the growing threat of counterfeit products overshadowing authentic Kashmiri handicrafts.

Director Handicrafts Masrat-ul-Islam assured stakeholders of strict implementation of safeguarding measures, reiterating that there will be "no space for counterfeit sales" in Kashmir's markets. He emphasized institutional support to protect artisans' livelihoods and underlined the government's commitment to str...