Consider the following statements with reference to handicrafts in Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir handicr...........

Jammu and kashmir Economy

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Consider the following statements with reference to handicrafts in Jammu and Kashmir:

Kashmir handicrafts and handlooms are a focal point in Jammu and Kashmir’s Trade and Export Policy (2018-2028).
Currently, the policy focusses on brick and mortar store based sales only to foster growth of the handicrafts sector.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir is looking forward to showcase its potential through government initiatives for a necessary boost to the handicrafts sector in the post-pandemic world.

Starting with export promotion in Germany, the Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir recently held an extensive web meeting with Consulate General of India (CGI), Germany.

The online meeting exclusively evaluated the scope of developing end-to-end export linkages to provide quality handicraft products of Kashmir to the German Market along with the rest of Europe.

Exporters are being motivated through government initiatives to showcase their talent.

Kashmir handicrafts and handlooms are a focal point in Jammu and Kashmir’s Trade and Export Policy (2018-2028), which envisages it to grow almost five times in next five years.

The policy provides an e-commerce platform for artisans to foster growth of the handicrafts sector.

Just last year in November Union Minister of State, launched a pilot project to revive and promote the dying Namda craft in J&K, with impetus on raising the export from Rs. 600 crore to 6,000 crore.