Jammu, Aug. 8 -- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary assured artisans and weavers of government support to preserve the region's handloom heritage and improve their livelihoods.

Choudhary participated in the 12th National Handloom Day event held in Jammu, where he visited stalls displaying various handloom and handicraft products, including Pashmina shawls, Basohli paintings, toys and jackets.

Describing the occasion as historic, the Deputy Chief Minister said artisans and weavers had preserved the legacy of their ancestors and that the government would work to carry it forward.

"This is a historic occasion. They have cherished and preserved the legacy of their elders. We have come to assure them that our governm...