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Hello Jammu News at 7:41:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Muneer-ul-Islam today inaugurated 6-Day 'Rafugari' workshop at SPS Museum here.
Convener, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Kashmir chapter, M Saleem Beg and other officials were also present on the occasion.
The workshop is being jointly organized by INTACH Kashmir Chapter and Community, Craft and Heritage Division INTACH New Delhi.
The Director Archives said that the main purpose of 'Rafugari' workshop is to impart training to the learners to provide them a chance to earn their livelihood and pave way for conservation and promotion of this age-old skill set to repair shawls, in Kashmir valley.
Experts from Najibabad Uttar Pradesh and Old City Srinagar have been roped in to interact and impart Rafugari skills among trainees who have been shortlisted to attend the workshop.
He termed the workshop as an interaction cum training session between practitioners, experts who have national and international exposure.
"This workshop is a platform for these trainees to learn new skills from these experts of international repute so that they are able to earn for their living and besides the dying art finds new hands for its sustenance," Muneer ul Islam said.
An official from the Handicraft department said that earlier during Maharaja's time Kashmiri people knew 56 skills but today only 26 skills have survived and one among these 26 is Rafugari which is dying a slow death.
He said the number of Rafugar's has declined from last 30 to 40 years which has become a cause of concern for the government, and added that none has been applying for Darner's or Craft instructor post in Handicraft's Department resulting in posts lying vacant from years.
Meanwhile, Director Archives said that conducting such workshop has been a learning experience for them and after learning outcomes and making proper observations, future courses will be chalked out.
"Organizing such workshops will be a regular feature in other streams as well like a workshop on preserving artefacts, maintaining labs and etc, and for this, we will collaborate with preservation and maintenance institutes who will teach our staff the preservation of artefacts and maintaining labs," Muneer Ul Islam said.
Pertinently the Rafugari workshop that began today will culminate on 22 September 2018 with the distribution of certificates among participants.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:10:00 PM 0

JAMMU, JUNE 27: Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) today organized a workshop and interactive session involving Instructors and Artisans associated with Crafts in Jammu. 
MLA Kavinder Gupta, Joint Director Handicrafts Department Anju Gupta, Director Centre for Heritage Studies University of Jammu Prof Anita Billawaria, Convener INTACH Jammu Chapter SM Sahni were present on the occasion.
Kavinder Gupta underlined the need to protect the rich heritage of the state. He asked the department to showcase the local handicrafts to the tourists visiting the state for its promotion.   He said that department shall encourage women folk to go for self-employment adding that women- empowerment can be achieved only through the improvement of their socio-economic condition.
 In his welcome address SM Sahni gave a brief introduction of INTACH and initiatives taken by it. He gave a brief on the DPR for Mubarakh Mandi, Samba Fort and GGM Science College along with vision documents framed for development of Purmandal-Utterbehni Circuit and Jammu Heritage Corridor.
Joint Director, Anju Gupta informed that Handicrafts department operates 145 training centres across Jammu division which are imparting training in Carpet, Sozni, Leather Embroidery, Phoolkari, wood work, Bamboo Work, Tilla Embroidery and many more crafts.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:08:00 PM 0


Minister visits Shrine to take stock of developmental works 
SRINAGAR, MAY 22: Terming Hazratbal shrine as the symbol of spiritual soul of Kashmir, the Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti stressed for preserving aesthetic values of the Shrine in its beautiful setting and unique architecture.
The Minister visited the Shrine to take stock of developmental works being executed by various agencies under the Integrated Development of Hazratbal Shrine.
 Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Asiea Naqash, Vice Chairman of J&K Wakf Board Nizamuddin Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Syed Abid Rashid, Director Tourism Mahmood A Shah and officers of the concerned departments also accompanied the Minister.
During the visit, the Minister inspected various areas of the shrine and sought details regarding the progress of the work. He also directed experts to see if further improvements can be made to the site plan.
Expressing his disappointment over what he termed as laidback attitude of executing agencies including INTACH, SICOP and JKPCC, the Minister stressed for improved coordination between various agencies for developing the shrine and its surroundings area in a holistic, integrated and eco-friendly manner.
Mufti while expressing his concern over the erection of temporary sheds and additional structures within the site premises said that it not only mars visual appeal of the shrine but also acts as major hindrance in the smooth link between several sectors of the site. 
He also called for conducting proper research and employing consultants before erecting mechanized tensile structures at the entrance and courtyard. He said that the construction should not distort the aesthetic value of the structure. 
The Minister stressed on conservation of heritage associated with the entire place and plan its sustainable development in such a way that it will broaden the tourist experience.
The Minister said that the plan should focus on needs and concerns of all stakeholders and ultimately be aimed at enriching religious and spiritual tourism experiences.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:32:00 PM 0

UDHAMPUR, MAY18: The District Administration, Udhampur in collaboration with Department of Achieves, Archaeology, INTACH (Jammu Chapter), and other line departments and stakeholders organized an impressive function hereat Bhartiya College of Education to mark the International Museum Day.
District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar was the guest on the occasion.
The programme was attended by  Convener Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, (INTACH) S.M Sahni, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Krishan Lal,  Joint Director Handicraft Jammu, Anju Gupta,  Chief Planning Officer, Ashok Khajuria, Chairman Bhartiya College of Education, Udhampur, Madhu Khajuria, Co-Convener INTACH, Dr. CM Seth, Director Bhartiya College of Education, Shiv Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. K.C Dogra, Chief Horticulture Officer, Brij Vallabh Gupta, Principal of the host  College, Anita Bali , Director Amar Santosh Museum, Anil Paba, district Officers,  staff members and students of the college.
The DDC said that the main objective of organizing this programme was to raise the awareness among the common masses as well as young generation about their history and its legacy. “International Museum Day is a movement as well as a platform to make the people aware about their rich past and inculcate in them a sense to preserve it for posterity” he added.
Earlier, the programme started with lighting of the traditional lamp by the chief guest. Principal of the host college presented welcome address.
 The event also witnessed an exhibition by Handicraft department and other stakeholders, where at artifacts including Stone tools, Fossils, Utensils Copper and Bronze, Rare Books, Documents, Weapons, Numismatic Mouryan to Mughal period, Ancient Instruments, Sculptures Iconograph, Jewelry Kashmiri Gojri and Tribal, Ancient Indian and other countries Coins, Manuscripts, etc were showcased with detailed information and history of the objects at the exhibition.
The speakers strongly pitched for the preservation of state’s heritage sites and monuments and sought immediate attention of the government towards this issue.   Other attractions were expert lectures, presentations and display of artifacts.
Joint Director Handicraft also spoke at the event and explained the importance of museums as sources of education.
Later, the chief guest gave away certificates among the students who participated in the cultural programme.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:43:00 PM 0


SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Asiea Naqash today laid the foundation stone of two-foot bridges in the Hazratbal constituency.
The footbridges will be constructed at Shanapora over Tailbal Nallah, at an estimated cost of Rs 5.5 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that once completed the bridges will increase the connectivity in the area, adding they will provide an easy passage for the residents of Shanpora, Mulfaq and other encompassing villages in order to reach main Shalla-Naseem road.
She also said that in the future more such bridges will be constructed in Hazratbal constituency to improve the connectivity.
The Minister also conducted an extensive tour of Hazratbal constituency and reviewed the progress of the ongoing beautification project of the Hazratbal shrine.  She asked the concerned to expedite work on Rs 45crore beautification project so that it gets completed within the stipulated period of time. 
Asiea also took the stock of sanitation block and parking lot which is to be constructed in the area.
The Minister also met various delegations and gave them a patient hearing. She told them that all their grievances would be addressed in a time-bound manner.
The Minister was accompanied by Hashmat Qazi, Superintending Engineer, Power Development Department, Assistant Director Tourism, MD JKPCC, GM Housing and Sameer, INTACH.

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