Handloom Deptt revives Kani-Shawl Weaving at Hajin

BANDIPORA, JANUARY 20: Under Heritage Revival Programme, the first ever Kani-Shawl weaving centre has been revived by the Handloom Department Bandipora in collaboration with Bandipora College of Information Technology (BCIT) at Paribal Hajin where weaving centre comprising 15 looms stand established.

Assistant Director Handloom Bandipora, Director BCIT Fayaz Ahmad besides media persons and trainees were present on the occasion.

It was given out that 300 boys and girls have been imparted the training under Skill Development Programme in the District, out of whom 102 trainees financed by various banks with only six percent interest have been provided with a subsidy of Rs 10.20 lakh by Handloom Department.

The Assistant Director on the occasion hailed the efforts of BCIT management and said that the tradition will not only revive the heritage but will also generate employment for the unemployed youth. He appealed the unemployed youth to come forward and avail benefits from various schemes of the government to earn their livelihood.