SRINAGAR, Oct. 21 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the proposed PM Ekta Malls in Jammu and Srinagar, with Letters of Award for both projects expected by the third week of November.

The projects, being undertaken by the Industries and Commerce Department through the Public Works Department (PWD), are intended to showcase the region's handicrafts, handlooms, indigenous products and cultural heritage while expanding market access for local artisans, entrepreneurs and producers.

During the review meeting, Dulloo emphasised that the malls would help strengthen market linkages for local products, particularly those covered under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and those with...