Which of the following statements is are correct Handicraft sector is the mainstay of Jammu amp Kash...........

Jammu and kashmir Economy

Download Solution PDF

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Handicraft sector is the mainstay of Jammu & Kashmir’s economy after agriculture and horticulture.
Currently, over 500,000 artisans and weavers are associated with the sector.
Women form a major chunk of this workforce involved in the weaving of shawls, carpets, etc.

1 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

2 and 3 only

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Economy

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Flipkart recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Jammu & Kashmir administration to allow the sale of Kashmir’s famed handloom and handicraft products on the e-commerce platform.

The handicraft sector is the mainstay of Jammu & Kashmir’s economy after agriculture and horticulture.

According to the data of handicrafts department, over 500,000 artisans and weavers are associated with the sector.

As many as 230,000 of them are registered with the department. Women form a major chunk of this workforce involved in the weaving of shawls, carpets, etc.