PHDCCI, H&H Deptt organize CBP for Carpet Weaving artisans at Town Hall Bandipora

BANDIPORA, February 21: A Capacity Building programme (CBP) was today organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Bandipora for Carpet Weaving artisans of the district at Town Hall, here.

The programme was attended by Deputy Director PHDCCI, Iqbal Fayaz Jan; Chief Designer, School of Designs Srinagar, Amina Asad; Faculty Member IUST, Dr. Yaqoob Ahmad; HTO Bandipora, Naseer Ahmad Sheikh; AHTOs/Craft Instructors of Bandipora, experts from SOD. Besides, a large number of carpet weaving artisans participated in the event. 

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director PHDCCI impressed upon the importance of working in groups and clusters for overall development of the artisans and handicraft industry.

Chief Designer SOD emphasized the importance of innovative designs and significance of colour schemes in creation of market oriented products.

Faculty Member IUST enlightened the audience about new marketing strategies. Experts from SOD, while displaying the prototypes created at SOD, demonstrated the power of innovation in craft development.

AHTO Bandipora while thanking the organizers impressed upon the artisan community to visit different craft development institutes of the department and get benefitted from their services.