Thursday, June 18, 2009

Govt contemplates modern techniques to develop Handloom sector

Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr. S. S. Slathia has said that the handloom sector is playing pivotal role for uplifting the socio-economic condition of the artisans of the state. He said that the government is contemplating to introduce modern techniques for developing the sector on modern lines, adding that the artisans would also be acquainted with latest techniques.
This was stated by the Minister, while chairing 56th Board of Directors meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Handloom Development Corporation (JKHDC) here today. 
Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Mr. Anil Goswami, Director General, Budget, Mr. Ravi Magotra, Managing Director, JKHDC, Mr. Showkat Ali attended the meeting. 
Mr. Slathia said that with the introduction of hi-tech and state of arts techniques in textiles and related sector, this sector suffered a jolt in recent past, adding that with the efforts of government and the people engaged in the manufacturing of handloom products, the sector has been brought back on rails. He said with the coordinated efforts and sincere toil being put-in by the concerned, it is hoped that the sector would revive and the condition of people would also be improved. 
Referring to the recent steps taken by the coalition government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, Mr. Slathia said that there is neither dearth of funds nor lack of expertise to bring revolution in the sector. Detailed discussions were also held on various agenda points which included confirmation of the minutes of the previous board meeting, budgetary proposals for 2009-10, holding of annual general meeting of share-holders, current year’s performance and adoption of SICOP service rules.
The meeting decided to frame subcommittees for settling various issues in a time-bound manner for development of JKHDC and the well-being of the employees.  
The meeting was informed that for the development of Woolen Sector in the state, a project involving Rs. 4.93 crore was sanctioned under Prime Ministers Economic Package, of which Rs. 3.61 crore have been spent on various activities. 
The meeting has further told that the Corporation has achieved the production of 2.76 lakh meters and the sale was over Rs. 4 crore during the last year.  


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