Srinagar, Feb. 18 -- The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, today organised 'Draw of Lots' for 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 Rs.43.70 lakh under its 'Wool Processing Scheme' for the current financial year, shall be distributed amongst t...