PEMA annual awards held at SKICC Srinagar, artisans of Pashmina Craft facilitated

SRINAGAR, October 21: PEMA annual awards were held at SKICC Srinagar where artisans of Pashmina Craft were facilitated. The event was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj SinhaJi, chief Secretary Dr. Arun Mehta, commissioner/ secretary Industry and commerce Mr. Vikramjit Singh and Dr. Hina Bhat Vice ChairPerson KVIB

The event started with a Diya lighting ceremony followed by a speech by Dr. Hina Bhat. This was followed by distribution of the awards by LG.

PEMA president Mr. Tariq Dar thanked the dignitaries and also spoke about some key challenges faced by the industry. He also talked about the possibility of making Pashmina one of the top exporting products of India. He added that It’s important to restore dignity and respect to our artisans who are the backbone of our industry. He further said that this is a historical event because it is an event held by private players of the industry which is long overdue as we owe this to our artisans.

This event is also special because today we are recognizing the support/auxiliary artisan’s who play a key role however have never been recognized for their contribution.

General Secretary Mr. Imran Rashid concluded the event and thanked all the dignitaries and congratulated the awardees. He also announced 2024 awards which shall be held in June 2024 for which all artisans should start preparing their entries.

The following artisans were facilitated at the ceremony.

For Master Artisan- Sozni Embroidery- Top 3 Awards

Mohd Abdullah Dar	Hodra Ganderbal	MAster Artisan Sozni 1st Price	100000
Nisar Ali Bhat	Hayatpora, Beerwah , Budgam	Master artisan Sozni 2nd Price	50000
Mohd Maqbol Wani	Shuhama Ganderbal	MAster Artisan Sozni 3rd Price	25000

For Master Artisan- Kani weaving- Top 3 Awards

Sheikh Gulzar Ahmed	Naidoori Nowshehra	Master Artisan Kani shawl 1st Price	100000
Mushtaq Ahmad Mir	Gulshan Abad, Noorbagh	Master Artisan Kani shawl 2nd Price	50000
Fayaz Ahmad Wani	Kanihama, Budgam	MAster Artisan Kani shawl 3rd Price	25000

Special Category awards

Mohamad Maqbool Sheikh	Gulshan Abad, Bhgwanpora, Noorbagh	Kani shawl Wastkaar of te year	10000
Nazir Ahmed Shera(for Late Gh Hassan Shera)	Sonpah, Beerwah, Budgam	Life time achievement (on behlf of Grandfather)	10000

Auxiliary/Support tisan Awards

Rubeena Nazir Dar	Saedpora Eidgah	Ancillary Artisan Barunghar	5000
Sahnawaz Ahmed Phalgaroo	NaidKadal Srinagar	Ancill-ary Artisan Naqash	5000
Mansoor Ahmed Matoo	Naid Kadal	Ancillary Artisan- Dyer	5000
Malla	Nigeen Bagh	Ancillary Artisan-Spinner	50000
Abdul Rashid Akhoon	SafaKadal	Ancillary Artisan-Purzgar	5000
GH. Mohd Najar	Aiwah KaPEMA annual awards were held at SKICC Srinagar where artisans of Pashmina Craft were facilitated. The event was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj SinhaJi, chief Secretary Dr. Arun Mehta, commissioner/ secretary Industry and commerce Mr. Vikramjit Singh and Dr. Hina Bhat Vice ChairPerson KVIB The event started with a Diya lighting ceremony followed by a speech by Dr. Hina Bhat. This was followed by distribution of the awards by LG. PEMA president Mr. Tariq Dar thanked the dignitaries and also spoke about some key challenges faced by the industry. He also talked about the possibility of making Pashmina one of the top exporting products of India. He added that It’s important to restore dignity and respect to our artisans who are the backbone of our industry. He further said that this is a historical event because it is an event held by private players of the industry which is long overdue as we owe this to our artisans. This event is also special because today we are recognizing the support/auxiliary artisan’s who play a key role however have never been recognized for their contribution. General Secretary Mr. Imran Rashid concluded the event and thanked all the dignitaries and congratulated the awardees. He also announced 2024 awards which shall be held in June 2024 for which all artisans should start preparing their entries. The following artisans were facilitated at the ceremony. For Master Artisan- Sozni Embroidery- Top 3 Awards Mohd Abdullah Dar Hodra Ganderbal MAster Artisan Sozni 1st Price 100000 Nisar Ali Bhat Hayatpora, Beerwah , Budgam Master artisan Sozni 2nd Price 50000 Mohd Maqbol Wani Shuhama Ganderbal MAster Artisan Sozni 3rd Price 25000 For Master Artisan- Kani weaving- Top 3 Awards Sheikh Gulzar Ahmed Naidoori Nowshehra Master Artisan Kani shawl 1st Price 100000 Mushtaq Ahmad Mir Gulshan Abad, Noorbagh Master Artisan Kani shawl 2nd Price 50000 Fayaz Ahmad Wani Kanihama, Budgam MAster Artisan Kani shawl 3rd Price 25000 Special Category awards Mohamad Maqbool Sheikh Gulshan Abad, Bhgwanpora, Noorbagh Kani shawl Wastkaar of te year 10000 Nazir Ahmed Shera(for Late Gh Hassan Shera) Sonpah, Beerwah, Budgam Life time achievement (on behlf of Grandfather) 10000 Auxiliary/Support tisan Awards Rubeena Nazir Dar Saedpora Eidgah Ancillary Artisan Barunghar 5000 Sahnawaz Ahmed Phalgaroo NaidKadal Srinagar Ancill-ary Artisan Naqash 5000 Mansoor Ahmed Matoo Naid Kadal Ancillary Artisan- Dyer 5000 Malla Nigeen Bagh Ancillary Artisan-Spinner 50000 Abdul Rashid Akhoon SafaKadal Ancillary Artisan-Purzgar 5000 GH. Mohd Najar Aiwah Kadal Ancillary Artisan-Pashmina Loom carpenter 5000 MUDASIR AH DOBI NALBAL, NOWSHERA ANCILLARY ARTISAN -WASHER 5000 Ghulam Mohi U Din Merjanpora Eidgah ANCILLARY ARTISAN -Weaver 5000 In addition 11 Young artisan awards were announced to artisans below the age of 30.dal	Ancillary Artisan-Pashmina Loom carpenter	5000
MUDASIR AH DOBI	NALBAL, NOWSHERA	ANCILLARY ARTISAN -WASHER	5000
Ghulam Mohi U Din	Merjanpora Eidgah	ANCILLARY ARTISAN -Weaver	5000

In addition 11 Young artisan awards were announced to artisans below the age of 30.

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