Budgam 22 March(KNB): National institute of fashion technology with the support of District Administration Budgam started a two months skill development workshop for 30 tribal embroidery Artisans of Lanilab area of District Budgam.
The program is aimed at upskilling of the artisans and make them fully aware of changing market requirements. The program was inaugurated by District Development Commissioner Mr. Shahbaaz Ahmad Mirza (JKAS) at NIFT Campus, Rangreth. While appreciating the efforts of NIFT Srinagar, District Commissioner stressed on need for development of skills to meet the requirements of market. He impressed upon the participants to take full benefit of the training program and imbibe the skills for product diversification in embroidery. Further, Development Commissioner directed officials from District Administration Budgam to provide all possible support to trainees in order to achieve the objectives of the program.
Dr. Javid Ahmad Wani Director NIFT Srinagar, while explaining objectives and benefits of training program assured all possible support to enrolled trainees in the form of available lab infrastructure and highly qualified faculty/designers. Besides acquiring new skills sets, the participants shall be imparted training for trend spotting, design diversification, marketing of products and other potential areas of handicrafts – said Dr. Javid Wani. The program shall be held at NIFT campus Rangreth as well as Craft Cluster, Lainlab, Budgam in a phased manner in March-April, 2022.(KNB)