Srinagar, April 24 -- Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 4.52 lakh registered artisans and weavers, even as the Union Territory emerges as the only one in the country to secure Geographical Indication (GI) tags across its full range of traditional crafts, officials said.

The figures were shared during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief SecretaryAtal Dullooto assess progress and outline the future roadmap for strengthening the handicrafts and handloom sector.

Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce,Vikramjit Singhsaid around 17,000 artisans and weavers were added to the registry in the past year, taking the total to over 4.52 lakh across the Union Territory. He added that about 12,600 individuals have been tr...