Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed measures aimed at strengthening Jammu and Kashmir's handicrafts and handloom sector, directing authorities to expand skill-based courses, improve traceability of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products and explore technology-driven systems for fair wage assessment of artisans.

At a review meeting attended by senior officials of the Industries and Commerce Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar, Craft Development Institute and Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Dulloo assessed progress on infrastructure, quality certification, market access and artisan welfare initiat...