SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the J&K Trade Show 2024 at the Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium in Srinagar today.
In his address, the Lt Governor welcomed artisans, weavers, growers, and business entrepreneurs, praising the efforts of the Industries & Commerce department and the J&K Trade & Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in promoting handicrafts, handloom, agriculture, and horticulture.
“J&K Trade Show reflects that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has ushered in an era of opportunities. It also reiterates our commitment to creating a vibrant business and trade ecosystem in the UT, providing a new identity to J&K’s unique cultural and artistic heritage in the global market,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor highlighted key initiatives of the UT Administration, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to reform the Agriculture, Handloom, and Handicraft sectors.
“We are formulating and executing policies with the region’s rich culture, heritage, and agricultural excellence in mind to ensure sustainable growth and employment generation. I am happy to see One District, One Product encouraging economic opportunities,” he said.
He noted that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the administration has successfully promoted Brand Jammu Kashmir on the global stage. The mantra of ‘Reform, Perform, and Transform’ has positively impacted artisans, weavers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders.
Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to J&K, the Lt Governor remarked that initiatives like the International Day of Yoga and ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ have invigorated Jammu Kashmir’s growth journey.
The Lt Governor called on artisans, weavers, buyers, producers, and entrepreneurs to contribute to realizing Jammu Kashmir’s potential in industries, handicrafts, handloom, agriculture, food processing, and agro-based sectors.
Earlier, the Lt Governor visited stalls by artisans, weavers, growers, and entrepreneurs from J&K and other regions, showcasing their products to national and international buyers.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi, Commissioner Secretary of Industries & Commerce Vikramjit Singh, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri, JKTPO Managing Director Khalid Jahangir, senior officials, industry players, buyers, and exhibitors were present at the event.
Lt Governor Inaugurates J&K Trade Show 2024 in Srinagar
