Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The sanction is accompanied by the release of first instalment of Central share ofRs.4.50 Cr by the Union Ministry of Textiles under the flagship National Handicrafts Development Programme's Infrastructure and Technology Support Scheme.

The project will be implemented by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, and the funds shall be routed through Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India.

In a press release issued here today, an elated spokesman of the department thanked the Central Government for sanctioning the project and recognizing Sonpah's legacy of Sozni craft artisans. "As many as 22 craftsmen from this Village of Awardees have distinguished themselves by winning many UT level and Shilp G...