Srinagar, Feb. 18 -- The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) selected 100 beneficiaries who will be provided free Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms under the central scheme in Kashmir valley.
The selection was conducted through the Draw of Lots held in IICT at Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan here today, during which 100 active registered carpet weavers were selected for distribution of free Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms, an official spokesman said.
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.
Highlighting the salient features, Director IICT stated that the prototype of the...